Reparenting Affirmations to Heal the Inner Child

from The Tao of Fully Feeling
by Pete Walker, M.A., MFT

• I am so glad you were born.
• You are a good person.
• I love who you are and am doing my best to always be on your side.
• You can come to me whenever you're feeling hurt or bad.
• You don't have to be perfect to get my love and protection.
• All of your feelings are okay with me.
• I'm always glad to see you.
• It is okay for you to be angry and I won't let you hurt yourself or others when you are.
• You can make mistakes— they are your teachers.
• You can know what you need and ask for help.
• You can have your own preferences and tastes.
• You are a delight to my eyes.
• You can choose your own values.
• You can pick your own friends, and you don't have to like everyone.
• You can sometimes feel confused and ambivalent, and not know all the answers.
• I am very proud of you.