Caring for the Inner Child Who Feels Unworthy: Embracing Self-Compassion for Deeply Held Body Shame
Self-compassion, Food and Body Image Concerns Dawn Leprich-Graves Self-compassion, Food and Body Image Concerns Dawn Leprich-Graves

Caring for the Inner Child Who Feels Unworthy: Embracing Self-Compassion for Deeply Held Body Shame

Does Your Inner Child Still Feel Unworthy?

Let’s be real—do you still hear echoes of those childhood comments about your body? Maybe it was a family member casually mentioning your weight, or a classmate making a thoughtless remark. To them, it might have seemed harmless, but for you? It left a mark.

These small moments have a way of sticking, growing into beliefs about our worth that can follow us into adulthood. Add in society’s endless beauty standards, and it’s no wonder we struggle to shake those messages.

But here’s the truth: those old stories don’t define you. Healing starts when you reconnect with your inner child—the part of you who first heard those hurtful words—and offer them the compassion they’ve always needed. With kindness and a little courage, you can rewrite those harmful narratives and build a relationship with your body rooted in love and acceptance.

Ready to begin? Let’s explore the roots of body shame, how it shows up in your life, and actionable steps to nurture your inner child and find healing.

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