john-bradshaw

When we practise self-compassion, we look after ourselves just as though we are nurturing a small child. In fact, a major part of grieving our original pain work (so that we can heal and be emotionally liberated) is to re-parent ourselves and reconnect with our inner child. This is what the author, John Bradshaw, meant by __eclaiming our inner child_. In recovery, we can begin to nurture our inner child and connect deeply with our heart and spirit.