Young girl - poem

Young girl, hold on

I promise this pain,

It will pass

It’s not life long. 

Little girl that is so scared, 

It’s okay to ask for help

To need a little extra care. 

I know you’re frightened,

I know it’s overwhelming 

I know the voice in your head 

Is ever so compelling. 

But put down that razor

Pick up that fork

Have a warm bath 

Find someone with whom you can talk. 

Turn on the light

Open the curtains

Step into the fresh air 

Breathe, feel, slow down 

Feel the wind sweep your hair. 

Sit down, put your feet on the ground

Hold your favourite teddy 

Wrap yourself tight in your blanket 

It’s okay to not feel ready. 

It’s okay to feel afraid, vulnerable 

It’s okay to not know. 

It’s okay to want to hide away for a while

It’s okay to not force the ‘im fine’ show. 

Little girl, it’s okay to not be okay

And feel out of your depth 

To fear all of the unknowns. 

But please, please remember 

You don’t have to go through this alone.