A Letter To My Younger Self

Dear Little Me,

I’m sorry. I’m sorry you felt like you had to hide parts of yourself to be accepted. That you thought you weren’t important, that you had to make yourself small to feel safe. I’m sorry you believed that love was something you earned by becoming whatever others wanted you to be, by giving away pieces of yourself just to feel “enough.” I’m sorry you felt out of place, like you didn’t fit in, like you were too weird, too different. I’m sorry that no one told you that you were enough, just as you are.

I’m sorry no one spoke up for you, that it felt like no one was protecting you. I sorry that you felt like you had to make adult choices when you were still so small and innocent. I’m sorry no one noticed the pain hidden in your eyes. I’m sorry no one came to save you. I’m sorry you felt like you didn’t have a voice, that your words weren’t important, that you needed to shrink or change to feel worthy, or that you felt dirty. I’m sorry that you felt you weren’t pretty enough, smart enough, funny enough, or interesting enough.

But I’m here now. And I’m fighting for you. I’m reclaiming all those lost pieces of you because you are whole and perfect just as you are. You are wanted, and you are loved. I’m here to protect you, to see you fully, and to let you shine. I will never abandon you, and I will never ask you to change who you are. The things that make you you are exactly what I want and need.

You belong here with me. I see you. I love you. And I will stand by you, just as you are. Always. 

Love, 

Grown-up Me

Sharing this beautiful piece of my journey, I hope inspires you on your journey. Just as I wrote to my younger self, you might find healing in doing the same. Reflect on your own inner child, the parts of yourself that may have left behind or felt were “too much” or “not enough.” 

You can reclaim those parts, bring them home, and learn to see them with compassion. It’s never too late to be there for ourselves in the way we needed long ago. It’s a powerful act of healing and self-love. 

If this letter resonates with you, you can explore your own experiences with these journal prompts:

• What would you say to your younger self if you could meet them today?

• What are some moments from your past where you felt misunderstood or unseen? How might you show understanding now?

• Are there parts of yourself you feel you’ve hidden to feel accepted? How could you begin to welcome them back?

• What are some beliefs you had about yourself as a child or teen that you now recognize were untrue? How can you let go of those old beliefs?

• In what ways can you offer protection, acceptance, and love to yourself today?

Meeting this exercise with curiosity and compassion is key. Healing the inner child takes time, and small, consistent acts of compassion can be incredibly powerful. 

This journey isn’t about changing who you are but reclaiming all that you’ve always been. Every step you take to reconnect with these pieces, no matter how small, is a gift to yourself. 

Healing is a process, and you’re not alone in it. If you’d like more guidance, lets journey together. Remember, we all deserve to feel whole, seen, and loved—just as we are.

Eva

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