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This is what I would want you to know,
as you work with me: Please realize that
I
am
frightened of you
--
I may hide my
fear with hostility or apathy; the fear is still
there. Society has taught me to fear you;
I will distrust you at first no matter how
compassionate and understanding you
may be. I want you to know that I have
much to offer, if only you can listen, make
me feel safe, and give me the idea you
sincerely care.
You can be clumsy with me, as long
as you diligently work at helping me learn
and grow. You can hurt
me, as
long as
your intent is not to destroy
me;
but to
help me realize things about myself which
I may not know. Look at me and see that
there are many possibilities lying deep
down in
me.
You may be the one holding
the key to unlocking them.
Know also that I probably will not
appreciate you; that I may forget that you,
too, are human
--
but I do not want you to
forget that about me. Confirm the best in
me. I seem to need it. I become
a
better
person when you do this to me. Help me
see myself clearly. Please do not give up
on me. If you do, I fear I may give up on
myself. Believe in me,
so
that I may
believe in myself.
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