Our inner child is concealed within each of us. However, for some of us, our inner child can become injured and in need of healing as a result of tough situations that occurred when we were children.

Carrying a wounded inner kid around can get us into a lot of problems. It has the potential to cause us to harm others, harm ourselves, and generally inhibit us from thriving as adults. With that said, there are techniques to repair your inner child if you notice and become aware that it is wounded. To begin the healing process, you must first be aware of the wounds.

1. You have identity issues.

It can be difficult to recognise and know yourself if you have a wounded inner child. You may shift from persona to persona like a chameleon trying to figure out who you are, but it will be tough to feel solid and consistent in yourself as long as your inner child is injured.

2. You are emotionally unstable.

Consider a highly emotional child who is upset or emotionally wounded and is attempting to cope without assistance. When we have a wounded inner child, this is what occurs to us, and it frequently leads to emotional instability.

3. You have addiction problems.

Many persons with injured inner children will experience an internal void. They may turn to addictions in an attempt to cure or fill that vacuum. Addictions, while intended to make people feel better, only make things worse.

4. You have codependency issues.

When you have a wounded inner child, you will look for attention, approval, and affection in all the wrong places. As a result, you may cling to people, even if they aren’t beneficial for you, and find it difficult to let go.

5. You are afraid of getting close to people.

You may find it difficult to create genuine friendships if you cling or co-dependently attach yourself to others. It’s impossible to make true connections with others until your inner child is healed, no matter how hard or how much you try.

6. You fear abandonment.

Abandonment concerns are common among those who have a wounded inner child. As a result, you may accept the worst from others for fear of losing them if you don’t.

7. You have low self-esteem.

It can be difficult to build a healthy sense of self when you have a wounded inner child. As a result, you may feel useless and insecure about yourself.

8. You have authentic trust issues.

Many people claim to have trust issues, but those who have a wounded inner child have genuine trust issues. What led them to be injured in the first place might sometimes make it difficult for them to trust again. You may continue to have trouble trusting others until you get through what hurt you in the first place.