Posted by Anneke on January 24, 2006, at 19:36:53
In reply to Re: STOP everyone, posted by jammerlich on January 24, 2006, at 17:53:27
Jammer---
Sometimes the dialogue between you and the little girl in you can get ugly, I think. I remember the first time my T asked me to talk to her, my first reaction was "Go away...I don't want you." And, that made me realize how hurt both of us were...because in essence, that's what I was telling myself. And, the first time I tried writing back and forth between my adult and child, my child wrote..."I hate you!" But, it was a start....at least we were talking.
Have you read "Reclaiming and Championing Your Inner Child" It lays out stuff you can do on your own, although I really think it's best if you can find a therapist to work through it with you....it can bring up a lot of crap and feelings. Or google Inner Child and see what you come up with. It does feel strange at first, at least it did to me.
Don't feel bad about hating your inner child...tantruming kids can be really hard to love. Maybe just start by tolerating her??
Anneke
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