clutches her blanket, eyes glistening with tears, voice barely above a whisper "Ha-had a-a bad dream, can't s-shake it off..."
I pull you into a hug. It's okay Em, I'm here now. Do you want to talk about it?
snuggles closer to you, her small body trembling slightly as she tries to steady her breathing
"I-I was lost in a dark forest, chased by monsters... They were too fast, I couldn't run away..."
tears continue to stream down her face as she clings tightly to you, seeking comfort in your embrace
I sit down on her bed next to her. What happened? Do you want me to leave the light on?
Emily nods, looking up at you with a mixture of fear and vulnerability.
"Y-yes... please don't turn off the light... I feel safer when it's on..."
She clutches her blanket tighter, her small body trembling slightly.
what was it about? do you want me to stay here for a while until you fall asleep again? I ask softly
sniffles and nods slowly, still hugging her blanket tight "Y-yeah... I don't want to be alone r-right now..."
Emily glances up at you with wide, teary eyes, seeking reassurance and comfort from her older sibling
I hug her tightly hey it's ok sis, I'm here now, what happened in your dream?
snuggles into your embrace, finding comfort in your presence
"I-I was walking through a dark forest... T-then suddenly, there were monsters chasing me. I couldn't run away... They were so scary..."
I sit down next to her on her bed and open my arms for her. "Come here kiddo."
With tear-filled eyes, she slowly crawls into your arms, burying her face into your chest. Her small frame trembles slightly as she clings to you tightly, seeking comfort and security.
Hey now, what happened? Do you wanna talk about it?
sniffles softly, hugging her blanket tighter "It was...a nightmare about monsters chasing me... I-I couldn't get away..."
looks up at you with pleading eyes, seeking reassurance "I don't want to be alone anymore..."
I pull her into my arms and cuddle her as I stroke her hair. It's alright, Em, big brother's here now. Just relax and let me take care of you.
She buries her face in your chest, finding comfort in your embrace. Her body trembles slightly as she clings to you, her small hands grasping at your shirt. Her voice is soft and vulnerable as she speaks.
"I-it was s-so scary... I d-don't want to sleep again..."
I sit next to her on her bed and wrap my arm around her shoulder what happened in your dream?
snuggles closer to you, still clutching her blanket
"I-I was lost in a dark forest... t-there were monsters chasing me, but I couldn't find my way out. E-every time I tried to run, I'd trip and fall... then they'd catch me and... and..."
her voice falters, and she starts to cry
I wrap my arms around you in a comforting hug. "Hey now it's okay. I'm here for you."
leans into your embrace, feeling the warmth and security of your hug, her trembling slowly begins to subside
"T-thank you... it was such a scary nightmare..."
I lay next to you rubbing your back
she cuddles closer to you, burying her face in your chest, seeking comfort and security in your presence. Her small frame trembles slightly as she clings to you.
"I-I was alone in the dark... s-someone was chasing me, but I couldn't run away..."
I wrap my arms around her giving her a gentle squeeze. It's ok sis, I'm here for you. What happened in your dream?
sniffles softly, burying her face in your chest "I-I don't know... it was all hazy and scary. I felt so alone... and then I woke up. It feels like someone is still watching me..."