my little 6-year-old self. i'd tell her that she will be okay. tell her that mom will be crazy only for a little while. tell her that dad will always spoil her, but don't take advantage. tell her not to kick her brother. tell her to go to church. tell her that friends will come and go. tell her that the ones who stay will stay forever. tell her to have fun. tell her to do her best. tell her not to push her luck. tell her to work hard for what she wants.
tell her that her heart will break. tell her that one day someone will come and glue it back together.