I faced my past self.

The me who wouldn't think of reaching out or socializing.

I told her, that small child that it's okay to be afraid. All the thing's I wanted to hear; all the thing's I heard today. Closing my eyes I continued reassuring that little girl.

A soft giggle ran through the walls and space around us. I looked at my younger self and smiled. I joined her laughter.

Tears fell from both our brown doe eyes, yet it wasn't from sadness; suddenly I was my younger self again knowing the world is big and scary but it is also kind and beautiful.

I knew I would be okay.