In this episode, Jen and I discuss signs that you might benefit from inner child healing and common triggers you might experience during the holiday. Common signs might include:
● Recurring Emotional Triggers: Feeling triggered by certain situations, relationships, or conversations might suggest unresolved issues from childhood.
● People-Pleasing Tendencies: Constantly putting others' needs above your own or seeking validation from others can point to unresolved childhood wounds around acceptance and approval.
● Fear of Abandonment or Rejection: Experiencing intense fear or insecurity around relationships, or needing constant reassurance, might signal attachment issues that stem from childhood experiences.
● Repetitive Relationship Patterns: If you find yourself in unhealthy or toxic relationships repeatedly, it could reflect unhealed wounds from early attachments with caregivers or family members.
Holiday traditions or family dynamics that might trigger inner child wounds include:
● Family Gatherings: Spending time with family can bring up unresolved emotions, especially if there was conflict or neglect during childhood. Being around parents, siblings, or relatives can reopen old wounds or remind you of unhealed traumas.
● Gift-Giving and Expectations: If gift-giving was associated with conditional love or unmet expectations, it can trigger feelings of unworthiness or guilt. Comparing gifts, feeling pressure to spend, or fearing judgment on gift choices can bring up insecurities.
● Pressure to Maintain Traditions: Having to follow family traditions or feeling pressured to keep up appearances can trigger feelings of resentment or inadequacy, especially if you felt unheard or undervalued as a child.
● Financial Stress: Financial strain around the holidays can bring up memories of scarcity or lack if you experienced financial insecurity as a child, leading to feelings of anxiety or shame.
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