You can give it the love, acceptance, and care that it’s been waiting for. This is where the healing is. You could soothe this voice with statements like these: I know that you’re scared right now. It’s okay, I’m here. You’re safe now. I’m the parent and I’ll take care of you. I see that you’re overthinking again. That’s okay. Thank you for trying to protect me. You’re allowed to be here. I’m not trying to get rid of you, but you don’t need to work so hard.
