I can feel how stressed you were during your teeth cleaning. And your lucky to have a sweet dentist with you to ease the discomfort you're feeling. And I agree we all have that little chil hiding in our adult bodies. I guess we don't get rid of that in our lifetime. We may have grown, increase in age, and mature in body but we will all have that small voice within. Still feels afraid, insecure and immature sometimes. But what matters most is that we are aware of it and we accept that it is part of who we are. And as you said, what matters most is how we think of ourselves. Thanks for this meaningful post! Get some more rest so you can be recharged and have the energy you usually have. God bless!