Each time we tell our story we listen to what the child is saying. She/he wants to feel safe enough to speak that truth. And each time we tell our story the child cries out for permission to feel it.
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I do agree with what you wrote Muff. But I have to say that today I heard my adult speaking. I know that sounds weird. But I have seen my T as a mother figure for so long and today I suddenly felt that she and I are equals. I do not feel like a little kid with her any longer. It is painful yet freeing.
ON the same token I do understand the inner child speaking of her story.
ON the same token I do understand the inner child speaking of her story.
Our therapist teaches us to care for ourselves on an emotional level. We in turn can then care for the child's needs. Emotional maturity should have been ours aged approx 17 yrs. It is painful knowing we have to wait so long for that growth to care.
Not so weird Turtle. Not at all.
Not so weird Turtle. Not at all.
I like your stories...your analogies. 
Can you imagine those 2 wee kettles Mayo?
I feel the kettles...yes. Swimming and skiing are my release.