The Forgotten Child Within You: Healing the Inner Child
A deep reflection inspired of “Shanti Sutra” by Shailesh Dubey We all grow up. We learn to behave. We wear masks to survive. We suppress tears, shrink our needs, and silence our voice, thinking that’s what maturity means. But here’s the truth no one tells you: We grow up physically, but parts of us remain stuck in the past — unheard, unloved, and unseen. That “part” is your inner child . And until you acknowledge them, you may feel emotionally stuck, no matter how much you accomplish. This blog is inspired by Chapter 5 of Shanti Sutra , “Inner Child – Reconnecting with the Lost Self,” a chapter close to my heart, because it doesn’t just talk about healing… it talks about remembering . Who Is the Inner Child? The inner child is not a concept. It’s the emotional memory of who you once were — sensitive, curious, expressive, scared, open, and deeply vulnerable. It holds every moment of unmet needs, suppressed emotions, childhood wounds, and l...