Bedtime Stories For You

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[patrickteahanofficial]

I hope this video is helpful to you. If you found it moving, consider buying a couple of bedtime books to read to your inner child (like the teddy bear) as en exercise in connecting with yourself, self-sooth, and to get the inner adult more in place. - Patrick
Chapters:

0:00 Intro
0:39 Harold and the Purple Crayon
6:25 Little Blue Truck
10:50 Outro

[Havagood]

You are so kind to your fellow survivors

[Verseaurainbows]

This made me cry. I'm 36 and was abused in every way imaginable and neglected. What a kind thing to make this video❤

[LeftyLinda]

Oh, Patrick. I saw this at 2 in the afternoon, shortly after you posted it, and had to turn it off literally one minute in because I was crying too hard. I don't have words to describe how you reached right in to my heart and pointed out a spot that's been empty that I didn't even know about.

Thank you for this. I've downloaded it to watch every night 'til I've grieved enough for what I've lost to then be able to enjoy what you are giving me. ❤

[sodatre]

I wasn't sure why I got teary eyed when I first began listening
Then I realized this was the first time anyone had purposely read me a bedtime story.
I've read hundreds of books to my kids and grandchildren but this one was special for me
Wow! Never realized how that feels. ❤

[star-eh]

Patrick … thank you. As a full adult, I just realized I have never been read a bedtime story.

[storydates]

My favorite part is when you break character and laugh while reading!! 😊

[electriceyeball]

I can't watch this right now, but thank you. Just realizing, maybe for the 1st time consciously at 51yo, that I have zero memories of anyone reading me a bedtime story, ever. Some of your content just makes me bawl like a baby, and I'm just gonna save this one for bedtime. Thanks everyone for being there for each other, it means a lot to me. It can be lonely out here.

[Angel-rqpi]

When I worked at BookStop in Austin- any time an employee was stressed they would go sit in the kids books and read. For as long as they needed. Everyone in the store knew to leave them be. When it was really bad there might be 2-4 employees sitting on the floor in the corner. My first day the store manager told me about this practice. Bookstore folks are another level

[samsam]

Patrick models the parent I always wanted <3 thank you for teaching me to be the "parent" to my inner child.

[zerobyte]

As a grown adult with CPTSD and two young children I realized that I have never been on this side of things. Thank you.

[samsam]

"Harold's really good at perspective" :)

[orielwiggins]

Also patrick, you win the internet today! Thank you again

[sueg]

I just checked and there are a lot of “Bedtime stories for children” on podcasts. I think I will pick some with nice voices and good stories. Way better for me than watching crime shows before bed. Thanks Patrick.

[shainasolt]

I went to a church camp where we slept in tents and were put into “families”. My “mom” sang us a song before we went to bed. It was so sweet and made me feel something loving and unique. I’ll never forget it.

[itsme-dtxb]

What a treasure you are. It’s so motivating to see that people like you who come out of a childhood filled with abuse and neglect are true blessings to others, share kindness and come to peace with themselves. Wish you and your Family the best!

[davashorb]

Oh my gosh! I just realized that I can read my own bedtime story at night when I'm lonely and anxious and can't lay the day to rest. Thank you.

[alexs.]

'Little Blue Truck' was a favourite in our house. Fun fact: itvreads really well with a Georgia / South Carolina accent.

I remember getting misty-eyed reading it, when (as you put it) all the little blue truck's friends showed up to help it out of the mud. It really underscored how burnt out and alone I felt, caring for everyone else but me.

I never thought about the codependency angle, though. I just saw the little blue trucks desire to help as a virtue.

[evette]

At age 62, I just felt my inner child enjoy this bedtime story! The first one ever!

[goat]

The camera angle that shows the corduroy nose of Teddy!!!! This is sooo touching. I am 61 and was transported in no time to my childhood when my Opa would make up stories about random characters. Thank you so much! I am saving the second story for when I go to bed! I so needed this today 🙂