Traumatic Experiences Community Daily Check-in Tuesday 18th July 2017

Hiya all!

Its already Tuesday evening here so this afternoon I've been pondering on this post... usually by now its clear, but not this time. So we'll see how it goes. Something I read recently comes to mind.

"When a child growing up is traumatised often she has to 'act normal' The wounded part gets split off and the pain or shame becomes a secret even to the child herself. A part of a growing person gets stuck in a young place. " Jane Rowan. And when we respond out of that young place we sometimes say to our selves., "well that was childish" or "why on earth did i do that..just like a five year old."Or others may notice that we seem to have become the child, maybe the needy child. The voice of the inner child can overwhelm the voice of the adult that we now are.Yes the inner child is there and is the memory our early years and the decisions our young mind made as a result of those experiences.

Becoming aware of the child within, beginning to listen to this voice can provide information and feelings for the adult. Some of it will be painful, some of it will even be fun as the child holds the key to "playfulness" In getting to know our child we can more easily understand how our brain has been wired by trauma, and begiin to change the circuit....change the beliefs and behaviors. And we can become our own inner parent, and give our child the love and nurture that they didn't have and deserved to have.And I think in parenting our own children we often take care of the child within.... more than we may ever realize.

Inviting you to share with us... How do you get in touch with your inner child? When you find your self stuck in that young place, what do you do? How has listening to the child within been helpful? ... or about your day, and how its going for you.

This is your space and a safe place. Love to hear from you!