Exploring my inner child has been healing. In fact, I’ll continue the work of ensuring the little girl within has a voice, and is protected. Along with cultivating a healthy and safe space as I continue my healing journey. As this series comes to an end, I want to write about the two teachers that… Continue reading
Category: Exploring My Inner Child
Loving Me In Spite Of: My Journey of Exploring My Inner Child
My journey to self-love began with changing my mindset. As I explored my inner child, I discovered unfortunate incidents buried deep within me, and they lay dormant until a triggering event happens in my life. The triggering event is the catalyst for how I respond. Loving me includes healing from these things, ridding myself of… Continue reading
My Healing Journey: Believe In Me
I’ve been self-critical. Constantly judging myself. Often, I’ve wondered why I inflicted so much pressure on myself. As if I had little or no belief in myself. Almost like fleeting belief. Mixed emotions. Little self-trust while no one knew of my struggle while on my healing journey. Finally, with the help of a therapist, I’ve… Continue reading
Acknowledge Me: Exploring My Inner Child
As I prepared to write this post, I asked myself, “why is acknowledgment important?”. Immediately, I thought I want to acknowledge the little girl within -my inner child because being recognized feels good. As well as, the internal appreciation that comes from the words “I see you”, or “you got this.” Acknowledgment equates too many… Continue reading
ABLE: Exploring My Inner Child
As a child, I looked forward to summer break. Sleeping in. Playing outside. Riding my bike. Going to Dairy Queen on 5th Ave. Recreation at West Side. Being outside until the streetlights came on. It made me happy. Brought me excitement. Honestly, I didn’t have a care in the world. Meaning that when I flipped… Continue reading