No Crown

I have a frustrating situation. While doing the shadow work workbook I have, there was a section about communicating with my Little. I found this to be one of the more challenging parts of the book(I have almost completed it). I keep coming to the conclusion that I know how to BE my little self as I am now. But I don't know how to communicate to that past version of myself, like, at all. It wanted me to talk to her and listen to her response. It was awkward trying to talk to her/ask questions, and I felt no response. It's like I really don't know her. And I'm not sure how to rectify or reconcile that. Maybe I don't really need to but I am sure it would be healing if I could. I'm jealous of those who can. Any words of wisdom on this subject?