Internal Dialogue

Adult: Hey you can come out now. Its safe.
Child: Are you sure its ok now?
Adult: Yes. I am here to protect you.
Child: Can I hold your hand while we walk?
Adult: Sure thing. Its a long walk you know.
Child: Thats ok, as long as your with me.
Adult: I will always be with you.
Child: Thank you. Can I run and jump and skip and play?
Adult: Yes you can. Maybe you can show me how to skip. *winks at child*
Child: I would like that. How come all those people were so mean to me?
Adult: *Sighs and shakes his head* I do not know. I can tell you that it was not your fault. It was nothing you did. I am sorry that you had to go through all that. I will not let it happen again. I will protect you and stand up for you. You just be you. Ok?
Child: OK! Can I hug you?
Adult: Sure! I would like that.
Child: *Wraps arms around adult* Me too.

Child: Thank you!
Adult: For what?
Child: For helping me.
Adult: You are very welcome. And hey guess what.
Child: What?
Adult: I Love You!
Child: *Whispers in adults ear* I love you too! *Kisses adults cheek*