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Sabrina Smith, LCSW-S

02/06/2026

How to Support Your Inner Child
Supporting your inner child isn’t about revisiting the past or getting something “right.” It’s about how you relate to yourself now, especially in moments that feel tender, overwhelming, or familiar.
Small choices matter. How you speak to yourself. Whether you pause or push. Whether you stay with yourself or override your needs.
That’s how safety and trust get built over time.
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02/04/2026

5 Ways Your Inner Child Might Be Showing Up
If any of these resonate, it doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong. It often means a younger part of you learned how to stay safe, connected, or unseen when it mattered most.
These patterns don’t disappear just because time has passed. They tend to show up in moments of stress, closeness, conflict, or vulnerability.
Noticing them with curiosity instead of criticism is often the first step toward change.
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02/02/2026

When people hear “inner child,” they often imagine something abstract or overly symbolic. In reality, it’s a way of naming how early experiences continue to shape how we feel, relate, and protect ourselves today.
The inner child isn’t the problem. The patterns that developed made sense at the time. They were responses to what was available, what was missing, and what felt safest then.
Understanding this can soften self-judgment and open the door to more compassion toward yourself.
I explore this more deeply in the blog linked in my bio.
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01/30/2026

Thoughts & Reflections: A Quote to Inspire. A Prompt to Guide.
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01/28/2026

Complex trauma doesn’t always show up as memories or flashbacks. More often, it shows up in how you relate to yourself, others, and your own needs.
Many of these patterns began as intelligent ways to survive emotionally unpredictable or unsupported environments. They were protective. They made sense.
And they don’t have to define you forever.
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01/26/2026

Many people come into therapy feeling overwhelmed or disconnected, yet quick to dismiss the idea of trauma. “Nothing that bad happened,” they say.
C-PTSD often develops quietly over time, shaped by relationships and environments where emotional safety, consistency, or support were missing. There isn’t always a clear story to point to, which is why so many people blame themselves instead.
Patterns like over-functioning, hyper-awareness, emotional numbness, or a harsh inner voice didn’t come from nowhere. They were intelligent adaptations.
Understanding complex trauma isn’t about fixing yourself. It’s about realizing your reactions make sense. And that with enough safety and support, they can soften.

The full blog is now live if you want to explore this more deeply 🤍
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01/23/2026

Creating space isn’t only about what you step away from. It’s also about what you move toward.
Self-connection. Self-respect. Emotional safety. And sometimes, grief.
Over time, self-trust grows in the quiet.
You’re allowed to let this be complex.
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01/21/2026

The Part That Protects. The Self That Sees.
Two inner voices:
✨ What the protector part says.
💫 What the authentic self says.
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01/19/2026

This is a topic that brings up a lot of feelings.
Creating distance from family is rarely impulsive or easy. It’s often something people arrive at after years of trying, hoping, explaining, and staying longer than felt sustainable.
If this resonates, know you’re not alone. You’re allowed to choose what supports your well-being, even when it’s complicated.

For more on this topic, check out my newest blog post. Link in bio.
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01/16/2026

✨ From One Therapist to Another ✨
 This series is a reminder that doubt doesn’t mean you’re failing, and discomfort doesn’t mean you’re in the wrong field. Being a therapist is beautiful, messy, and deeply human. These posts are here to normalize the inner experiences we don’t always talk about, and to help you feel a little less alone in the work.

I offer case consultations for fellow therapists who want a thoughtful, grounding space to reflect on clinical work, attachment themes, and the parts of us that show up in the room.

Reach out if you’re interested.
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01/14/2026

This is for the parts of you that learned to stay small, stay quiet, or stay strong in order to stay connected. Your needs didn’t vanish, they adapted. And they still deserve care.
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