Think of Your Inner Child Like a Garden
Imagine your heart is a garden. Some parts are full of beautiful memories, and other parts may feel forgotten, overgrown, or dry. Inner niño healing is like gently watering those dry spots. You don’t rip anything out, you offer attention, warmth, and time to help things grow.
Why Latinx Communities Can Benefit Deeply
Many Latinx adults grew up in families where survival came first. Emotions were sometimes pushed aside. You may have heard or thought:
“Tengo que ser fuerte. I can’t show weakness.”
“Si hablo, me regañan. Better to stay quiet.”
“My needs don’t matter as much as the family’s.”
These thoughts can stick around and impact your self-worth, relationships, and ability to rest. Inner niño healing helps you recognize where those beliefs came from and how to gently shift them.
What Does Inner Child Work Look Like?
- Noticing old wounds: You might get really upset in the present, but the feeling is from a much younger version of you who didn’t feel heard or loved.
- Talking to yourself with care: You can say things like, “You didn’t deserve to feel alone,” or “I see you now corazón.”
- Reparenting yourself: Give yourself the patience, protection, or play you needed as a child.
A Cultural Reminder
Healing your inner niño is not about blaming your parents. It’s about breaking cycles. Many caregivers did their best with what they knew. You get to bring compassion to yourself and to your family legacy. Remember, you are not broken. The niño inside you has always been worthy of love. Healing is the process of remembering that and giving yourself what you needed, one kind word at a time.
