Open When… You are scared
Beatrice,
I know you're scared since you are reading this, but I can promise you that everything will be okay. You're afraid because you are human, and humans are vulnerable because they are capable of getting hurt. And it will hurt; there are not if's or buts about it.
You may feel like the darkness is overwhelming, but if you take one second to look and open up, you will find immense freedom. Here is a secret: you are not the only one afraid. These are the people who understand and are the real ones who can help. Because there are so many scary things out there.
When you're little, night time is scary because there are monsters hiding right under the bed. When you get older, the monsters are different. The monsters shift into dark demons full of doubt, fear, and pain. And, let's be honest, though you may be older and wiser, you still find yourself scared of the dark.
And as you get older and grow into new demons, you grow out of old ones. I guess it is a funny thing how you can gain courage with passing time.
Love, Mother
Author's Note
Be brave, everyone!