Letter to self(inner child)

Dear Leentje,

I see you. Your anxiety and sadness. You feel unloved and confused. Your skin color makes you wonder if you are safe. You are safe. I’m here with you. I’ll hold you for as long as you need. Tell you: you didn’t choose to be born with this deep warm skin tone. This skin tone makes you stand out. It’s not your fault your skin color may anger, sadden or scare others. Your skin tone excites me and makes me proud. I’m thankful for the skin your in and curious as to how, you and I, can embrace, complement and celebrate it. You deserve this love, unconditionally. You are loved.

Much love,

Loreen