At some level, most folxs have needs that weren’t met as a child. As we grow older, we might experience events and situations through a lens that enlightens us about these needs.In this episode of Notes To Our Younger Selves, we explore the “Inner Child” and its role in our healing journeys. Additionally we dive into the needs we might have had that went unfulfilled and how we might have formed templates, known as archetypes, of who we thought we needed to be in order to combat the lack in our lives. In this episode, you’ll learn:The definition/meaning of the phrase “Inner Child”

The impact of racialized trauma on our healing journey and its relationship to the inner child

The practice, and power, of disengagement

The inner child, our needs, and relationships

Archetypes: what they are, examples and their function in our lives

How you can heal through exploring archetypes

Questions answered:What has inner child work looked like, and meant, to you?

Is there an  experience from your childhood where you can vividly remember the pain you felt and how you processed protecting yourself from that pain again?

What are archetypes, how do they play a role in your life, and what are some examples of archetypes you see in your life?

What were some things, people, or situations you idealized or wished for in childhood that you thought would have met your core needs?