Congratulations on this deep dive into your inner world and your childhood. Most of us are who we are because of our whole story. Most of us have an inner child that needs some tender loving care or maybe just to remember how to have fun again. This is a great workbook to start the Work!! Please take your time and go through the book at your own pace and contact a licensed doctor for help and guidance if you find this to be difficult work on your own.
There are those who have come out of their childhood with only positive memories and experiences, but not everyone can claim that same fortune. When you look back on your childhood, you may have memories that are shrouded in pain, anger, fear, anxiety, or a feeling of unfulfillment. Oftentimes, it is easier to push these memories to the back of your mind rather than deal with the trauma they caused. Every child should feel protected, safe, and loved, but not all children have this security. Many parents protect their children from the physical dangers of this world, with unwavering resolve and provide all the essentials for living. However, providing a space for a child also means supporting them on an emotional and psychological level as well. As we hide in pain, moving forward as though we live the story of all others, we do not leave that pain behind, but bring it with us into adulthood like the heavy baggage that it is. You are taking the first step in doing your inner work. When we take a look inside our mind and emotions, and who played certain roles in determining our story, we are able to bring the subconscious mind to the conscious. I encourage you all to dive into this course at your own pace. It's important to know that some things may come up in different ways, and you may need to take time to work through some of these concepts, ideas, and feelings. It is great to be able to do this work mindfully and slowly. “So much of the healing of our world begins in healing the inner child who rarely, if ever, got to come out and play. –Vince Gowon “Swiss psychologist and psychoanalyst Carl Jung said, “In every adult, there lurks a child—an eternal child, something that is always becoming, is never completed, and calls for unceasing care, attention, and education.” That is part of the personality which wants to develop and become whole. If you experienced trauma, neglect, or emotional pain that was too complicated for you to deal with when you were younger, your inner child is likely vulnerable and crouched in the corner waiting for someone to lead them to the light. Not everyone who has a wounded inner child considers their childhood overtly traumatizing, and many consider themselves lucky to have wonderful parents and come from a solid background.