

This is common for those coming from dysfunctional homes, but even people with a good upbringing are not immune to inner child issues. It is tough for anyone to be conscious and live with abuse, so you do what you have to in order to survive. If you were physically, verbally, sexually abused as a child, it may have been necessary to split off part of yourself from the world to put up with the abuse. It is just like when on a sinking ship, the crew will throw valuable luggage into the sea to stay afloat. During childhood, we may sever off parts of ourselves as a survival mechanism. Our inner children are very real and have a lot of wisdom to share with us. Feeling really disconnected from yourself? Ever get random images or sensations from early childhood? These may be signs that you need to connect with your inner children.
