Healing the Inner Child : Unlocking the Root of Emotional Triggers

Have you ever reacted strongly to something small and wondered , Why did that affect me so much ?

Chances are , it was not just the presnet moment -- it was  a wound from your past . 

 

The wounded part of you is often your inner child  , asking for love , Safety , and Healing .

🌱What is the Inner Child ?

your inner child is the emotional memory of your  younger self . It holds your early experiences , both joyful  and painful . when your inner child is nurtured , you feel secure and cofident . But when it is wounded , those old hurts can show up in your adult life as :

. fear of Abandonment 

. People -pleasing

. Emotional outbursts

. Trust issues

. Feeling Not enough

🔥Triggers are clues , not the enemy

Emotional triggers are not flaws ; they are messages . They point to places inside you that still need healing , instead of reacting with shame or guilt , what if you responded with curiosity and compassion ?

ask your self ;

what part of me is hurting right know ?

                                                        often , the ans lies in your childhood. 

💛Signsyour inner child May be wounded

. you often seek external validation

. your fear being rejected or abandoned

.  you struggle to set boundareis

. you feel resposible for others emotions

. you find it hard to trust or feel safe in relationship

🛠 How to strat hilling your inner child 

1. Reconnect through jouranaling 

 . write a letter to your youngerself .

.  Ask ; what did you need to hear but never did ?

2. Daily Affirmations

   speak kindly to yourself . Try;

      you are safe now .

      you are loved just as you are .

      I am here for you .

3. Inner child visualization 

     

close your eyes , imagine your 5 - or 6 - years - old self . Hug them . Tell them what they longed to hear.

4. Enagage in jouyful play

         

  Do things your child self loved------

  colouring , dancing , singing , or building  something silly ,

  it builds trust between your adult and inner child .

5. Practice self - compassion

     when you feel triggered say ;

     It makes sense thst i feel this way .

     I am learning to heal ,

🌈Why it Matters

 

  Healing your inner child is not about blaming anyone , it is about reclaming your power , rewriting       your story , and choosing peace.

  

  It helps you become a better parent , partner , friend -and most importatly , a better friend to yourself .

With love & grace,

Dimple Mehra

Life Coach | Dare to believe