Forgive Yourself and Others

 Healing the Inner Child through Forgiveness

Acknowledge the Pain

Your inner child may still carry wounds from past experiences—abandonment, rejection, neglect, or shame. Begin by honoring these feelings without judgment. Say to yourself, “It’s okay to feel hurt. That pain was real.”

Create a Safe Space

Imagine a safe place where your inner child feels protected. Visualize yourself as an adult, comforting that younger version of you. Let them know: “I’m here now. You are no longer alone.”

Offer Forgiveness

To Others: Recognize that those who hurt you may have been acting from their own wounds. Forgiveness does not mean excusing their actions—it means choosing peace over carrying their pain.

To Yourself: Perhaps you blame yourself for what happened or for how you coped. Remind yourself: “I did the best I could with what I knew at the time.”

Speak Loving Words

Say aloud or write:

“I forgive those who caused me pain. I release their power over me.”

“I forgive myself for the moments I forgot my worth.”

“I am healing. I am whole. I am free.”

Just sharing what I search and learn! 

I hope it helps someone!!

References:

Bradshaw, J. (1990). Homecoming: Reclaiming and Championing Your Inner Child. Bantam.

LePera, N. (2021). How to Do the Work: Recognize Your Patterns, Heal from Your Past, and Create Your Self. Harper Wave.

Paul, M. (2000). Healing Your Aloneness. New World Library.

Thanks for stopping by 

Willie Whitaker 

WRW Online Learning Center