When Your Inner Child Is Running Your Adult Life.

You’ve probably already “done the work” in areas like your career, relationships, or finances. But there’s still a part of you that feels off inside, like something’s missing.

That missing piece? Your inner child.

The inner child wound isn’t always obvious, but it touches every part of your life. It’s why you might feel like you’re caught in patterns that no longer align with who you are or why you keep replaying cycles that leave you feeling small, unseen, or like you’re never enough.

It shows up in the way you speak to yourself, the relationships you choose, and how you handle everyday challenges. But it’s not your fault.

This wound was formed when your emotional needs weren’t fully met as a child. And now, without realizing it, those unmet needs are shaping your decisions, beliefs, and behaviors today.

Your inner child is quite literally running the show of your adult life.

You might notice it when you:

• Question your decisions, doubt your instincts, or need constant reassurance to move forward.
• Put everyone else’s needs ahead of your own to avoid conflict or keep the peace.
• Hold back from trying new things because you’re afraid of failing or not being good enough.
• Feel overly responsible for others, stepping into roles you were never meant to carry.
• Seek external validation to feel worthy, important, or valuable, never fully trusting your own self-worth.

In your relationships, you might constantly seek reassurance, avoid intimacy, or replay dynamics where you feel unseen, unheard, or unappreciated.

At work, it might look like you’re downplaying your achievements or never feeling like what you do is enough, no matter how much effort you put in.

But the hardest part? How this wound shows up when you’re alone. That’s when the critical voice is loudest. The one that says you’re too much, not enough, or that you’ll never get it right.

It’s the part of you that keeps chasing after something without ever knowing exactly what it is.

This doesn’t have to be your story, though.

Your sense of worth can become unshakable, rooted in who you are. Your relationships can feel balanced, meaningful, and loving. And your life? It can finally reflect your deepest desires and dreams.

How This Wound  Shows Up For You.

The inner child wound is created when the love, protection, nurture, or validation you needed as a child wasn’t fully there, especially during times you felt scared or unsafe.

Maybe you grew up in an environment where you had to grow up too fast, leaving little room for you to just be a child. You weren’t meant to be an adult or parent then, but that role shaped how you approach relationships and responsibilities today.

Or perhaps you felt like your needs were always secondary to someone else’s, whether another adult or sibling. That will leave you questioning, or even comparing, your worth as an adult.

And yes, maybe your caregivers did their best. Chances are, they might’ve. It’s also okay to admit that their best wasn’t what you needed. That’s where true healing begins.

Here are just some ways this wound might’ve developed for you:

• You learned to shrink yourself to avoid conflict or criticism, believing that staying small(er) would keep you safe.
• You took on too much responsibility too early, becoming the fixer or caretaker for everyone around you.
• Your emotional needs were dismissed or inconsistent, leaving you feeling unworthy of love or attention.
• You experienced rejection or abandonment, creating a fear of closeness or connection.
• You were criticized for expressing yourself, making you question your voice, your ideas, and your value.

Over time, these experiences shaped how you see yourself, how you interact with others, and how you navigate the world. They also impacted your relationships, from the people you chose to the dynamics you created with them.

And while these patterns might’ve once felt like they protected you, they’re now standing in the way of the life you truly want to be living. You know it, too.

This masterclass is your opportunity to feel at peace within, say goodbye to what’s been keeping you back, and finally align with the life you hold close to your heart and dream of living.

Your best story ever is waiting on you to say yes.