Have you ever had a reaction to a situation that felt disproportionate to what was actually happening? Maybe a partner’s tone of voice sent you into a spiral of shame, or a cancelled plan made you feel abandoned.
Who is Reacting?
Often, it is not the adult “you” reacting—it is a younger part of you who got triggered. Inner Child work is the practice of recognizing those younger parts and offering them the parenting they needed back then.
“We cannot change our past, but we can change the way we relate to it.”
Instead of shaming yourself for being “too sensitive,” try asking: How old do I feel right now? You might find a scared 6-year-old just needs to know they aren’t in trouble.
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