Dear Leentje,

You had a nightmare last night. I see how anxious, distraught, powerless, desperate, unloved, lonely, unseen and discouraged this makes you feel. How awful. This is old pain. The nightmare is over. I see your need to be comforted. I accept you.Tell me how you need to be comforted. You don’t have to be perfect. I will comfort you. Let me hug you tight. You are important, magnificent and of value the way you are. Listen: you are beautiful, wonderful, awesome, great, pure, unique, lovely and special. Let me wrap a soft blanket around you. Look at me: I love you unconditionally. Let me massage you scalp gently. Nod off in my arms. I am here when you wake up. You are safe.

Much love,

Loreen