Comments on: A Letter to the Little Girl Who Would Be Me

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:44:32 +0000

Megan–You’re right about fear. As adults we’re still afraid of things that go “bump” in the night — or in our lives. Thanks for your feedback.

Karen

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:36:53 +0000

Chris–thanks for your feedback. I was a little surprised at what came out as I started to write. Now having had the experience, I thoroughly recommend the exercise. It’s a good way to clear out some inner baggage. Thanks for visiting and I hope you’ll stop by often.

Karen

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:57:37 +0000

Karen,
I enjoy your writing so much! Thank you for your beautiful perspective…it really is inspiring.

By: Megan Smith

Megan Smith — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:16:42 +0000

Hi Karen,

What a great letter. And what a nice way to remind ourselves how crippling our fears can be.

Megan

By: Karen

Karen — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:40:12 +0000

Rod–I was surprised how the thoughts started to flow as I wrote the letter. It was cathartic in a way. Hope you’ll share your letter when you write it

Madeleine and b–I’m glad you read the letter although I certainly didn’t want to make you cry!! But the sincerity of all the comments here bring tears to my eyes. I feel so blessed that I discovered blogging because it’s put me in touch with readers like both of you and Rod who share more in this virtual environment than many people I’ve connected with in person. Funny isn’t it?

And b–I realized as I wrote that my little girl is still here too.

Karen

By: b

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:46:06 +0000

Thank you thank you for this heartfelt letter to your Child Within.

Years ago (in therapy), I was encouraged to rediscover myself as a youngster – and to learn to take care of that little girl, with her fears, hopes, joy, dreams, wonder – and confusion – about the world.
You’ve just reminded me how important it is to do that.

As an adult, I have fears, hopes, joy, dreams, wonder and confusion and the need for others to comfort me, as well as to be able to self-comfort.

As it did for Madeleine, your letter also prompted my tears. It was so easy to cry when I was little and as an adult, it is more difficult to let the tears fall. Yet it shouldn’t be – the feelings are still there…I’m still that kid, but bigger…older…

By: Madeleine Phillips

Madeleine Phillips — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:08:31 +0000

Dear Karen:

You made me cry! This is a beautiful tribute to yourself! Thank you for sharing. You are amazing!

Madeleine

By: Rod Frantz

Rod Frantz — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:15:14 +0000

Karen,

This is just beautiful and timely, too. I read it first thing when I got out of bed and, although I was familiar with the FEAR acronym, I hadn’t thought of it nor used it in some time. The idea of writing to oneself at a younger age though is quite unique and something I might employ in my own writings.

Thank you for this lovely gift to start the day…I sincerely treasure it!!!

Rod