What Does Your Inner Child Need?

By: Debra Brent

I  was asked not too long ago what it was that my inner child needed. At the time, I had absolutely no idea how to answer that question. 

Then I was sifting through some old journaling prompts tonight, found this entry I wrote late last year and began to cry.

I finally figured out a part of what she needs;

Journal Prompt

Write a letter to my younger self:

"IT WASN'T YOUR FAULT!! IT WASN'T YOUR FAULT!! IT WASN'T YOUR FAULT!! You are perfect just the way you are. What happened to you was the fault of those who abused and neglected you. You are in no way responsible for their actions. You are smart, kind, caring, intelligent and SOOOOOO incredibly worthy of great joy in your life. Quit cutting and find someone you can confide in. Don’t let others push you around or tell you that you are a mistake. God doesn’t make mistakes. Find a way to stay in band as that will help your self esteem and self confidence. Don’t EVER start drinking.  It will only lead you into a life filled with more trauma and pain. Don’t give up on yourself. You are so beautiful and full of love and there are people out there that are going to need you. Don’t ever walk away from or lose your faith sweetie. God is right beside you and won’t ever let you go. You don’t have to go through this alone. Don’t let your thoughts dictate your actions. You are deserving of love, not isolation. And don’t run. Running will only hurt you. Find a place/person to help you through this now before it all becomes too much. And please, please, please, don’t try to take your life. Your presence on this earth is important, even if you don’t see that right now. Trust me on all of this and speaking of trust, learn how to trust others again and most importantly learn how to forgive and trust yourself. You are a gift to this world, so don’t let others steal from you what doesn’t belong to them."

• She needs me to validate and to listen.
• She needs me to be there for her like the others weren't. 
• She needs me to show her how worthy she truly is.
• She needs me to physically, emotionally and spiritually take care of her.
• She needs me to make her feel safe.

She needs ME!

She needs........me.............💕