Inner Child Affirmations: 101 Gentle Reparenting Phrases
101 gentle reparenting affirmations for your inner child, grouped by what your younger self was missing — plus what to do when the words feel like lies.
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101 gentle reparenting affirmations for your inner child, grouped by what your younger self was missing — plus what to do when the words feel like lies.
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