A Love Letter to Your Inner Child

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Dear Little You,

I see you. I see the joy you carried, the wonder in your eyes, and the dreams you whispered when no one was listening. I see the parts of you that felt small, unsure, or scared, too. And I want you to know—you were never too much, and you were always enough.

I know there were moments when you felt unseen, when you thought you had to work harder, be better, or hide parts of yourself just to be loved. You didn’t deserve to feel that way. You deserved to feel safe, cherished, and celebrated, exactly as you were.

I want you to know that those feelings, those stories—they don’t define you. They’re part of your journey, yes, but they’re not the whole of who you are. You are so much more than the moments that hurt you.

You are light. You are laughter. You are resilience and creativity and magic.

Even now, I feel you with me. Every time I second-guess myself, every time I seek approval or feel like I’m not enough, that’s you, isn’t it? You’re still carrying those old beliefs, but here’s the truth:

You don’t have to carry them anymore.

I’m here now. I’ll carry you.

I promise to listen when you speak, to hold space for your tears and your laughter. I’ll remind you every day that you’re safe now, that you don’t have to do anything to earn love. It’s yours—always has been.

So let’s make a deal, you and me. Let’s play more. Let’s dream big and color outside the lines. Let’s choose rest when we need it and bravery when it calls. Let’s remind ourselves every step of the way that we are whole, just as we are.

I love you. Always.

With all my heart,
Me

An Invitation

Take a moment now to notice how you feel. Did this letter stir something in you? That’s your inner child speaking.

If this resonates, consider writing a letter to your own inner child. Use this as inspiration or let your heart lead the way.

Your inner child is waiting to hear from you!

For a deeper dive into the transformative potential of Inner Child Healing, check out Inner Child Healing for Growth and Transformation. If you are looking for practical tools to use today please see 4 Practical Exercises to Connect to your Inner Child.

For more tools and insights: Check out the rest of The Inner Child Series:

Inner Child Healing for Personal Growth and Transformation (with exercises and guided practices)

7 Compelling Reasons to Embrace Inner Child Work

4 Practical Exercises to Connect with Your Inner Child

The Inner Child's Role in Conscious Leadership: Heal to Lead with Impact

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Andrea Tessier is a Master Life Coach and IFS Practitioner specializing in Inner Child and Parts Work. She helps visionary leaders, conscious entrepreneurs, and seekers heal emotional wounds, unlock their potential, and create authentic, joy-filled lives.