Lo’s Prose
In these regular blog posts, I will share musings, insight, and strategies to help you set boundaries, speak up for your needs, and create healthy relationships with others in your life. Learn to show up for yourself with curiosity, compassion, and kindness as you become your own cheerleader, best friend, and most loving parent! Happy reading :)
Ask Lo Q&A
Dear Lo,
I purchased the Inner Child webinar and loved it. I have the following questions:
1. Do the exercises (photograph, letter writing, etc. ) need to be done in any particular order or can I pick any to begin?
2. Can the letter to my inner child (IC) be written immediately, even before I start the daily 30 second check-in to get to know my IC?
3. I recently did some IC work for a particular situation. I sat with myself, tried to talk to my IC, and asked what she felt about this situation. And I believe I got an answer from her. How do I know if that was my IC or just my adult self? It was only the second time I tried to connect with my IC.
Thank you!
Fear of Abandonment
When I share about overcoming codependency, people pleasing, and perfectionism, people often respond with concerns that making these changes will lead to them being disliked, rejected, and even abandoned. If I ask my partner for what I need, they might leave me. If I don’t agree to pick up a shift for my coworker, they might not want to be friends anymore. If I make a decision that my family doesn’t like, they may criticize and reject me.
Ask Lo!
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