Narcissism Glossary
Caring for your childhood self (inner child work)
👧👦 A therapeutic practice of exploring and tending how childhood's unresolved lacks and wounds shape present emotional patterns and relationships.
Not a single fixed treatment, nor a mandatory stage of recovery.
Not a single fixed treatment, nor a mandatory stage of recovery.
Often seen in situations like these
💭 Looking at a childhood photo, you tell that younger self: "It wasn't your fault. It must have been so hard."
💖 The things you wanted as a child but couldn't do, the adult you now does — safely.
💖 The things you wanted as a child but couldn't do, the adult you now does — safely.
When this happens, try this
💡 Briefly write the words or protection that younger self needed. If it shakes you too hard, stop or switch approaches — and if it's too much to carry alone, explore it with a professional.