Posted by wishingstar on May 4, 2006, at 22:40:07
In reply to Re: inner child stuff » wishingstar, posted by daisym on May 4, 2006, at 13:53:05
The weird thing is, there really wasnt a lot of trauma in my childhood. A big lack of emotion and connection definitely, but no abuse. One large incident that really had an affect when I was 16, but nothing before that. That's another reason why I feel like the 5 year old shouldnt be whining.. the 5 year old didnt experience anything all that bad to begin with. So it just feels whiney.. not like I'm working through old stuff. But for some reason, it does feel real. I very much want someone to love me and take care of me. And I think thats what the 5 year old is screaming about.
It's hard to let go of the shoulds. I'm very intellectual and read journal articles/books on therapy issues I feel bad about and proceed to quote them in sessions. I probably drive my T crazy with that! But you're right. And I am going to try and let myself feel it more without being so judgmental. I guess it cant hurt.
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