Dear Inner Child,

You don’t have to prove anything to anyone. You can know who you are and trust that you will be okay.

I’m sorry that the people who were meant to protect and guide you let you down. They were hurt, themselves. I’m sorry that the people who claimed to have your best interest, really didn’t. That doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t trust again. People can be disappointing and distrustful but they can also be kind, good-hearted and full of love.

I’m sorry that you have been bullied, hurt and beaten down by people who thought they had power over you. They used it wrongly. Some of them used your innocence to belittle you and taunt you. But don’t let them steal your essence from you.

I speak to you with love and remind you that you are loved and you don’t need to work for love or prove that you are lovable. Trust in yourself and know that you are lovable, everything else will fall into place.

You don’t need to be perfect or please everyone. Live your life for your highest self and don’t worry about people who see your imperfections, they are projecting their insecurities onto you.

Free yourself from the curse of rejection and abandonment by validating yourself and reassuring yourself of what you need to hear in your life.

Anything you do should not be proof or validation of your worthiness but an extension of your love for yourself and for life.