Trauma and emotional triggers can be sneaky. One minute we are rolling along, humming a happy tune, and the next minute the bubble bursts. Just when we thought we were more or less emotionally healed, ...

When childhood trauma isn’t addressed, it can resurface in new ways throughout adulthood. However, it’s never too late to work toward healing. Everyone has an inner child. You might see this inner ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. When Ellen Line started therapy in her late 20s, she was struggling in her marriage, and with her perfectionist and people-pleasing tendencies. One day, ...

Finding your inner child can help make it easier to understand your adult experience, heal from pain in your past, and handle any future challenges with self-compassion. Share on Pinterest You’ve ...

“No one’s going back for that inner child. Except you.” ~Tanya Markul Everyone has an inner child. Your inner child is You but it’s not a childlike personality you have held onto all these years. It’s ...

At 28, Tori Bell felt stuck—both in a career and in a relationship going nowhere. After she shared her feelings with friends, one suggested journaling and meditation. Her workplace offered a weekly ...

Everyone says we should take care of our inner child. For some of us, that may involve reparenting or learning to prioritize self-care. For others, it’s a way to tap into joy, confidence, and ...