A Letter from Little Vishakha to You, Today

 

A Letter from Little Vishakha to You, Today                                        08AUG2025

Written with love, softness, and truth...

Hi…

I don’t really know if you still remember me.
But I remember you — every time you cry silently at night, every time you laugh like nothing’s wrong,
every time you keep going when you’re tired but don’t say it out loud.

I used to think…
If I was quiet enough, helpful enough, strong enough — someone would notice.
I kept trying to be good, to be nice, to not make anyone uncomfortable.
Because I thought if I made a mistake, or asked for too much, they’d leave.

I didn’t want to cause any trouble.
So I held it all in.

But… it hurt.

And honestly, I just wanted someone to say:
“You’re allowed to feel. You don’t have to carry everything.”

You grew up into someone beautiful. I watch you now and think — wow, she’s so capable.
But sometimes I wish you’d stop proving and just… rest.
Be with me.

I don’t need you to be perfect.
I just need you to hold my hand again and say:
“I love you even when you’re not okay.”

Please don’t forget me.

Love,
Little Me