“You’re like a six year old.”

This hasn’t been the first comment I have heard like this within the past few days. Maybe it’s the universe continuously pointing out the amount of trauma that Ive had in my life. Do I need to continue facing this time period?

Let me give you a glimpse of Missy when she was six.

She lived in the middle of the woods on a lake surrounded by pine trees. Her days were spent amongst her friends and family. Everyone was very close because it was such a small town. There was an overwhelming sense of home. As a six year old that was all she knew. Her sister was born within that same year, and just before her sisters first birthday she was already living on the complete other side of the states. The sense of home was gone, and continued to feel gone for the many years to come.

Now, I feel that I am at a point in my life where I am comfortable in acknowledging the things that have drastically changed me, for better or worse. I understand that these obstacles are the ones that have made me into the person that I am today and I don’t let the trauma that I have endured in my life take control of my life no w.

I just want to say that there has been many aspects of my life that I have had to teach myself the ropes. I’m sure many others can feel the same way. I have been stunted at six. However, at six years old I was already experiencing drastic life changes, and loss.

I also like to keep my inner child more active than most. I understand I endured a lot as a child and I am still protecting that inner being. That same voice and inner child aspect of Missy comes to life with the things that I love the most In this world. I am proud of every aspect of myself, despite what others may say. I am doing the best I can in each moment I live. I see the world as a complete and utter miracle. I wish that others would maybe take moments to feel like a six year old, feeling this incredible life with all of your heart and senses. Accept your inner child and follow.