I thought about one of the pictures and how sad and sorry I felt for that little child. I told her it was ok and I wouldn't let anyone hurt her.
Heywyre. Someone in one of my sociology class ( ~changing Your Life's Direction~) brought up the idea of finding an individual picture from childhood and doing, thinking what would be best for that child (me) in the picture.
I lived with an older brother or my parents, depending which location was less chaotic. No one had much money, so buying school pictures was a rarity. I have one picture of myself when I was in the 6th. or 7th. grade.
I get it out some times when I feel like is one step forward and two steps back. I mentally tell the kid in the picture what sounds like fun and also frequently assure myself that I made it this far and things have worked out to get me/us to this point in time.
When I first heard of using a childhood picture and being its big brother, if you can call it that, I discounted the idea. It sounded childish.
Now, I endorse the childhood picture idea. Especially if you look at the whole situation over time, the kid in the picture (then) and where you are now. Look at the progress you (the then and now person) two have made.
