The inner child represents the part of ourselves that retains our childhood experiences, emotions, and unmet needs. It's that vulnerable, innocent part of you that yearns for love, validation, and security—things you might have missed out on growing up. When we talk about the inner child, we're referring to the emotional and psychological residue of our formative years. This aspect of ourselves holds the joyful, carefree moments and the pain, fear, and confusion we experienced. It's the part of you that remembers the sting of a harsh word, the loneliness of being left out, and the deep-seated
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