Leave the Door Open

Somebody said:

“I will never accept the sound of my recorded voice.”

This reminded me of a conversation I had that set me free.

During a similar discussion about my voice, someone told me that my negative reaction was a trauma response. At some point in my life, an adult had been critical of my voice, causing me to internalize their words. But my voice is beautiful, and I needed to take it back and own it.

Hearing this, I was immediately transported back to the moment when those words were spoken.

I felt the pain and shame once again, but this time I held the hand of my younger self and set her free.

So I invite you to do the same.

Acknowledge your inner child and listen to what they have to say.

Acknowledge their fear, pain, and emotions, and let them know that you are there for them.

Remind them that they are not alone, but rather loved and supported.

Write a letter to your younger self.

Journal as your inner child at the age of pain, suffering, trauma, and disruption.

Let them know that you made it through.

Allow them to see and know you.

Pull them out of the darkness and leave the door open.

Love