Flourishing the Child Within
Explore the transformative journey of reconnecting with your inner child, a part of yourself that holds your creativity, playfulness, and emotional vulnerability. It delves into the challenges of suppressing your authentic self in pursuit of perfection and strength, only to realize the deep exhaustion it brings.
I used to cling tightly to stereotypes about how I should present myself: how I looked—it had to be flawless; how I sounded—it always had to be perfect. You know the drill. I wasn’t allowing myself to truly be me. Deep down, I knew something was off, but my mind reassured me:
“You’re doing great! You’ve let go of your traumas, your relationship with your family is amazing, you’re strong, sophisticated, and you know exactly what you want. What could possibly be wrong?”
Being a child hurts.
But here’s the truth—I was exhausted. Exhausted from always being strong, from striving to get everything right, from holding myself to this polished, unrelenting image. I felt trapped in a role I had outgrown, yet I clung to it because it felt safe.

Over a decade ago, I entered a relationship as a child—not just young in age but emotionally still a child. That relationship ended painfully, forcing me to confront my unresolved trauma. I worked through it. I healed. But somewhere along the way, I made a decision: being a child hurts. I told myself I would never go back to that vulnerable place again.
"Healing begins when you stop abandoning your inner child and start listening to the dreams, the fears, and the joy. Your inner child is the key to your most authentic self."
And there’s truth in that. Living as a child in an adult world—making choices from a wounded, unguarded place—can be incredibly painful. But I misunderstood something essential: being an adult doesn’t mean abandoning your inner child. It means welcoming her, listening to her, and allowing her to enrich your life.

When you integrate your inner child as an adult, everything changes. The crushing pressure of “I have to get this right” starts to lift. The constant striving to be strong eases. Instead, playfulness, curiosity, and joy begin to flow back into your life.

Now, I embrace my inner child. I love her. And I’m deeply sorry I abandoned her for so long, believing she was a weakness I had to outgrow. I see now just how much I missed her—and how much richer, lighter, and more meaningful my life is with her in it.

By allowing myself to be authentically me, I’ve found a new sense of freedom. Exploring what this means in different aspects of my life has brought a profound sense of flow. I don’t feel like I’m forcing anything anymore. The pressure is gone. I live in a state of ease and alignment.

Sometimes, I ask my inner child, What do you want? And I honor her answer. Because it is the child within who dreams the impossible for us and expands our horizons. And as adults, we have the power to realize those dreams. Together, we can step into the fullness of life and transform those childhood dreams into our adult reality.
To My Inner Child

Oh, my sweet child,

Where have you been?

Lost and forgotten,

In a place deep within.


The wounds began aching,

No cure could be found.

So I turned back to you,

Where true healing is bound.


No longer in shadows,

No longer denied,

You’re part of me now,

With arms open wide.


Together we breathe,

Together we thrive,

Flourishing boldly,

Fully alive.


We ride life's great waves,

In trust, hand in hand,

With love and with harmony,

We fully, finally stand.