Dear Leentje,

You’ve been hurt. This old pain makes you feel very unloved, anxious and lonely. You are afraid it might happen again. How awful and sad. I am here. I will protect your emotions, boundaries and needs in a healthy way. You are safe. Hold my hand. Make eyecontact with others. Let them see you. Believe: those who make eyecontact are trustworthy in that moment. Let’s count how many times this is true. Receive their love, attention, acceptance. You belong. You are loved. You are important, magnificent and of value the way you are. You got this. I am so proud of you.

Much love,

Loreen