My Wounded Inner Niña

There is a child deep inside many of us that wanted and still wants to be seen and heard but unfortunately never had the opportunity. She believed the voices that told her she was too sensitive and overly dramatic. She seems to remember everything I tried to forget. This child now lives in a an adult body and is trying to remind me that I have always been worthy and loved, even when I didn’t receive or feel it. I have been running from the person who needed me the most: her. After decades of abandoning her, I now understand she wanted to feel connected and understood when expressing her hurt AND love to those she cherished. Sadly, all she ever heard was dismissive words. I have to actively acknowledge that she has so much to offer to a world that is accepting to see, hear and love her.

Discovering the challenges of my mental health, lead me to connecting and discovering my inner child wounds. I am embracing my inner child’s existence with so much self-compassion and acceptance. It can be an overwhelming journey, but it is leading me to self-discovery of my true self that longs to be free.