We all carry a younger version of ourselves inside — a child who sometimes feels unseen, unheard, or unprotected. That child holds memories, wounds, and unmet needs that didn’t disappear; they live quietly within you, whispering through self-doubt, fears, or moments of loneliness.
The good news? You can become the adult your inner child needed. You don’t have to rewrite the past — you can meet it with presence, compassion, and steady care right now.
đź’Ś Practice: Loving Adult Check-In
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Close your eyes and picture your younger self. What age comes up first?
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Ask them: What do you need from me today?
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Respond with kindness, reassurance, and clarity. Speak aloud if you like: You are safe. You are seen. I am here for you.
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Offer one tangible gift your inner child needs: maybe it’s a moment of rest, a comforting word, or permission to feel without judgment.
This isn’t about perfection. It’s about showing up consistently. The more you answer your inner child with love, the more your nervous system learns safety, your heart learns trust, and your adult self strengthens its capacity for care.
✨ Journaling prompts for this week:
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What messages am I still carrying from my younger self?
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How do I usually respond to my inner child — with judgment, avoidance, or compassion?
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What is one loving action I can take today to meet my inner child where they are?
This is a love letter to the part of you that still remembers being small, unsure, or afraid. The part that needed protection, reassurance, and care — and still does, in moments of stress or doubt. Each time you answer with presence and gentleness, you are teaching that younger self that they are safe, seen, and loved. You are rewriting the story of your own care — from within.
Every small act of care rewrites your story. Each time you respond with patience, attention, and warmth, you teach your nervous system that love is available — starting with the love you give yourself.
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