How to Recognize and Heal Inner Child Wounds: A Complete Guide to Emotional Freedom
Why Your Inner Child Might Be Running Your Life You’re in a meeting, and a colleague makes a harmless joke . Instead of brushing it off, you feel a surge of anger or shame. Or maybe your partner doesn’t reply to your text for a few hours, and you spiral into panic. These strong emotional reactions may have little to do with the present moment and everything to do with your inner child —the part of you still carrying the emotional scars of your earliest experiences. Many of us are walking around as adults with an unhealed child within, influencing our relationships, self-esteem, and choices. The truth is: you can’t outgrow inner child wounds by ignoring them. You can only heal them by meeting them head-on with compassion and care. This post will show you how to recognize your inner child wounds , understand their origins, and give you practical tools to begin the healing journey. What Is the Inner Child? The “inner child” is not just a poetic idea—it’s a psychological concep...