If you’re still carrying the pain of childhood shame and waiting for someone to rescue you from it, there’s something important to recognize: as an adult, you now have the power to become your own rescuer.
This might feel overwhelming or even impossible right now, especially if shame has been a constant companion for years. But you have something today that you didn’t have as a child: agency, resources, and the ability to make choices that serve your healing.
There is an inner child within you who experienced pain, neglect, or abuse and has been waiting for someone to acknowledge that pain and provide the comfort and protection they deserved. For many of us, that rescue never came when we needed it most. But as an adult, you can be that person for yourself.
This doesn’t mean the healing will be easy or that you should rush the process. It means recognizing that you can choose to break cycles of self-criticism, treat yourself with compassion, and create the internal safety you’ve always needed.
Continue your healing journey with Toxic by Jackie Poet a compassionate guide to understanding and overcoming the lasting effects of childhood trauma.
