Inner Child Wounds

[Eva Libre]

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Inner Child Wounds

Healing your inner child isn’t about erasing the past — it’s about transforming it with love and compassion.

We all carry echoes of our past within us — whispers of childhood experiences that shape the way we see ourselves, others, and the world. These early imprints, often formed in moments of vulnerability or misunderstanding, can leave behind wounds that linger into adulthood. Yet, healing these wounds is not only possible but essential for reclaiming a sense of wholeness.

As children, we may have experienced circumstances that caused us to suppress or abandon our needs to stay connected to our parents or caregivers. While this survival mechanism served us in the short term, it may have left lasting emotional scars that manifest as anxiety, depression, chronic illness, or patterns of self-sabotage later in life. Healing the inner child involves developing a compassionate relationship with this part of ourselves. To begin, try asking your inner child questions like: “What do you need right now?” “What are you afraid of?” and “How can I help you feel safe?”

By listening to these answers and creating a safe internal environment, we can integrate the wounded child into our larger self — the calm, compassionate, and wise part of us that holds the power to heal. In doing so, we can begin to unburden the pain of the past and step into the fullness of who we are meant to be.

by Madisyn Taylor

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