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.(David Icke)
