When people talk about the ‘inner child’ they are referencing the part of you that has been shaped by early developmental experiences - particularly those involving unmet needs, relational trauma or chronic invalidation. When these esse
When people talk about the ‘inner child’ they are referencing the part of you that has been shaped by early developmental experiences - particularly those involving unmet needs, relational trauma or chronic invalidation. When these essential needs aren’t met consistently in childhood, the nervous system adapts for survival. And these adaptations can persist into adulthood and show up as hyper independence, perfectionism, chronic self criticism and difficulty trusting others. Working with the inner child is a way of accessing the earlier parts of the self and helping them integrate with your adult self. It involves practicing self compassion and regulation, increasing awareness of your triggers and where your needs weren’t met and learning to reparent yourself. Healing involves becoming the attuned, compassionate caregiver your younger self may not have had. And it’s never too late to repair early emotional wounds. You can learn to recognise and meet your own needs through therapy. Modalities like IFS, parts work and attachment informed EMDR can help you begin your healing journey. 💙 Comment consultation or DM for more info. #attachmenttrauma #developmentaltrauma #complextrauma #innerchildwork #innerchildtherapy
Do you find that you shut down and avoid your daily life? If everyday life feels overwhelming - like replying to a text, making a call, or doing the dishes takes everything you’ve got — you’re not lazy. You might be shut down. 🧠 This shutdown state is your nervous system’s way of protecting you after trauma. When fight or flight isn’t an option, we freeze. We disconnect. We go numb. And that freeze response can linger long after the danger is gone. You might: • Feel chronically exhausted • Zone out or dissociate often • Struggle to start or complete tasks • Feel like you’re living life through a fog This isn’t about willpower — it’s about biology. This is totally normal for some people after trauma. Healing doesn’t mean pushing yourself harder. It means learning to work with your nervous system, not against it. So what helps? Start small with: • Gentle routines • Tiny achievable goals • Movement or breathwork to slowly bring your system back online • Compassion over criticism • Tuning into what your body needs You don’t need to snap out of it. You need safety, support, and time. You need the space to process what has happened and the space to heal. #trauma #avoidance #healing #complextrauma #nervoussystemhealing
This this this!! If you’re someone that shuts down you need to know this. This is dissociation and there’s a solid reason for why it happens.
This this this!! If you’re someone that shuts down you need to know this. This is dissociation and there’s a solid reason for why it happens.
When people talk about the ‘inner child’ they are referencing the part of you that has been shaped by early developmental experiences - particularly those involving unmet needs, relational trauma or chronic invalidation. When these esse
Do you find that you shut down and avoid your daily life? If everyday life feels overwhelming - like replying to a text, making a call, or doing the dishes takes everything you’ve got — you’re not lazy. You might be shut down. 🧠
This this this!! If you’re someone that shuts down you need to know this. This is dissociation and there’s a solid reason for why it happens.