“Hi… it’s me.
The tiny human version of you.
Yeah, the one you tried to upgrade like an old phone app.”
Listen… healing isn’t you becoming some hyper-optimized, green-juice-drinking, 5am-waking spiritual ninja.
Healing is you… finally answering my calls.
Because while you’ve been out there trying to become someone new, I’ve just been here like:
“Cool… but can we maybe cry for 7 minutes and then eat something fun?”
You don’t heal by deleting me or fixing me.
You heal by realizing I never needed fixing…
just a bit more attention and way less “I’ll deal with this later.”
Also… quick note:
That “later”? It turned into emotional interest.
You’re now paying it back in overthinking installments. 💸
Here’s the reminder though…
I’m not fragile.
I’m actually the most emotionally honest friend you’ve ever had.
No stories or narratives. Just vibes and truth.
So when you feel random sadness?
That’s me sending a meeting request.
When you feel joy for no reason?
That’s me throwing a surprise party.
When you want to rest but push through anyway?
That’s me filing a complaint with your nervous system.
Healing is not a glow-up.
It’s a reunion.
You sitting down with me and saying:
“Okay… what do you need?”
And me replying:
“Honestly? Less pressure. More presence.
And maybe… snacks.”
So today, instead of trying to become a “better version” of yourself…
Try becoming a kinder roommate
to the small human living inside you.
I've been rooting for you this whole time. 🫶
Signed: the little You
▶️ Note from writter: if you read it and felt it, leave a comment writing a short answer to your inner child and post a photo of the little you.