“I am Sorry"

A big step in healing the inner child is building a relationship with the younger versions of yourself. To acknowledge that some of the behaviours, beliefs and decisions had been based on the fears or lack of acceptance of the past and not the worth of today. 

Saying, “I am sorry” to the younger self is one of the first steps. The adult you are today is you with the free will to take charge of your own life, and fully responsible for your own decisions and the role you will play in your own life. Healthy living is saying you are worthy of love to your inner child! This is where value and self worth play a big role. It is now a choice for you to embrace, acknowledge, listen and accept the child in you!

Today I see my inner child and today I am here to tell you, I am sorry, I did not see

you until now and today I make you a promise to ……. 

Reflection Questions

These questions are designed to help you reflect back on some of those childhood stories that keep playing over and over again. Take some time to reflect when you are feeling neutral and ask yourself the follow questions:

1. Are you waiting for someone to say sorry? If so, what will that sorry change, and why are you needing it?
2. What does "Sorry" mean? Does it mean that someone is paying attention to you, or does it mean you are ready to deal with the source of the issue and make a change?
3. When you recognize that you have done something out of character of your true self, how have your actions and reactions been serving you?
4. When repeating stories and childhood behaviour ask, "Why do I keep doing this?"
5. Looking at those stories that keep repeating, ask yourself, "Why am I expecting other people to be responsible, or expecting a different response or outcome from the same story?"
6. What action steps can I put into place to help change this repeat story?
7. Why do I keep wanting the same outcome, situation, or relationship?
8. Why do I keep behaving, acting or responding in this way?

Making A Commitment to Yourself - "I Promise"

• I promise to ask "Why?"
• I promise to hold myself responsible and accountable for my actions only.

** Printable worksheet available below **