Letter To The Wounded Inner Child

Sometimes tending to our inner child can feel like a heavy task, especially if the parental modelling we learned wasn't ideal. In those instances, it's helpful to hear an external voice that can talk to them and remind them they are deserving of nothing but love. With this letter, I speak directly to that child within you and acknowledge both their wounds and beauty.

After listening to this, if you feel ready, I encourage you to write your own letter to your inner child. When you’re done, read it out loud. Feel each word as you say it. Hug yourself as you do so. I send you all my love, and yet the love you can send yourself is even more powerful.

Music credit: BlackPy Beats

Transcript

I love.

It's been a while.

You look so grown up.

I bet you feel the weight of responsibility is becoming heavier.

It's okay.

You don't have to carry everything.

Most of those things are not your burden.

You can let go now.

Put them aside.

I know you've been good,

But you feel like you should've been better.

I know you have been blamed for things.

I know you've been misunderstood.

I know you've been hurt and somehow you think it's your fault.

It isn't.

Sometimes people lash out because they're in pain and confused.

They want what you have.

That innocence.

That beautiful,

Pure energy.

The ability to see the world for the first time.

They forgot how to stay a child in their heart.

They forgot how to love.

You were not supposed to see this.

You were not supposed to be made believe you are responsible for their behavior.

Your days should be filled with birdsongs,

Tall grass,

Wish jars,

Doors that lead to magical worlds,

Warm embrace that makes you feel safe.

I know I can't hug you right now,

But perhaps you can imagine my arms around you,

Rocking you to sleep.

You're safe,

My dear one.

You're safe.

You're such a beautiful child.

I feel so much love for you.

Please remember this when someone makes you feel bad.

You are lovable.

Never stop being you.

Never stop playing.

Keep exploring the world,

The things that excite you.

Follow that tingling feeling in your body and you'll discover the secret of life.

Don't let the darkness of the world engulf you.

You will fall many times,

Scrape your knees,

Bruise your heart,

But you'll get back up every single time,

Because you have a strong spirit.

And know there is so much love and beauty waiting for you.

You deserve all of it.

Keep shining bright,

My dear child.

We'll see you very soon.

I love you.

Reviews

So beautiful and gentle
Makes me feel safe and loved
Thank you dear one

Thank you! This made me cry. Dealing with trauma.

The question on this little feedback form is “How was that”. My simple answer is Amazing. Thank you.
You made me cry then sob. The most powerful meditations for me currently are short, have just the right music, soft, gentle, unobtrusive like gently lilting piano and words from someone that feel like they’ve come out of my head. Empathy when experienced like this is powerfully healing. I’ll add this to my regular list for when I need a cry and a virtual hug. Thank you again.

Wow. Powerful and soothing. I liked this practice a lot. Thank you 🥰🫂🥹🙏✌️

Thank you for a beautiful letter of love and affirmation I can share with my inner child 👃💗🌸

Precious. If we all had heard these words as a child from our parents, none of us would feel unloved. Another brilliant meditation. Thank you dear Vicky 🌺

Oh my heart. This is so sweet and beautiful! Thank you for your touching, helpful words. 🩷

Beautiful. Thanks you for speaking to that part within all of us.

Such a sweet, loving letter to our inner child. Mine was so neglected that I started to weep as I listened. Thank you 🙏🏽 for bringing love to my inner child. I will save this meditation to repeat as often as necessary.

Gentle and genteel healing as we walk back to simple innocence. Thank you!