The Inner Child

29 Mar 2023 · 0 min
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Ryan Light speaks directly to a child named Haley about her parents' absence, telling her to straighten up and stiffen her upper lip like a little soldier. He mixes empathy with a push for resilience, trying to soothe her pain while urging her toward hope.

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