Thomas, wow! I am just seeing this heartfelt and beautiful response. Thank you so very much. I am honore. Deepl. Yes, the inner little girl is speaking and healing and learning to love, safely. What a process healing is! I’m so grateful to be able to write and the catharsis it provides. Thanks again for your story. I’m 47, but I think I’ve been an old soul my whole life as the oldest of 9 children, ever observant and careful, caring and nurturing.