Just started writing in my digital -which was not clear to m when I ordered it- Inner Child Journal and already in the first two pages, to my own astonishment !- I realize how my early child happiest and saddest memories have shaped me and my life (71 yers young now)

Seeing myself clearly has helped me let go of old pain caused by beliefs formed when I was too young to know better. The Journal asks hard questions. Meeting my teenage self was so insightful. I am 1/2 way finished, and cannot wait for the 2nd half.

I resisted trying this journal for a while as I thought that I had heard all of the prompts for inner child work before but still never seem to get to grips with what it is I need to do to move towards healing. However this really seems to be a different approach and the lines of inquiry are very thought provoking.

It has been quite mentally exhausting and I am moving through it slowly, allowing the dust to settle between journal sessions.

I am around halfway through and have already had some useful insights which I have discussed with my therapist. I am managing to do it on my phone, it’s a bit fiddly but it works okay. Would probably be easier on a PC.

I would highly recommend to anyone still puzzled by their emotional responses to situations which seem likely to be connected to childhood traumas.