Healing the Inner Child: A Journey of Reconnection
Yesterday, under the energy of the Autumn Equinox, I was dancing and meditating with my crystals surrounding me and once again I found myself deep in release. Letting go. Surrendering what no longer serves me. This is something I’ve been practicing for a while now, but it still feels raw and real each time.
A big part of my healing has been building a relationship with my inner child, who I lovingly call Little Donna. Childhood for me was turbulent and difficult, and for a long time, I buried that part of myself. Now, instead of hiding her away, I connect with her through guided meditations, dancing, jumping in the sea or simply doing something I know she would love. It hasn’t been easy, but it has been one of the most transformational journeys of my life.
Healing isn’t linear. It’s not a straight line from “broken” to “fixed.” It’s a spiral. We circle back, we revisit lessons, we release, we grow, and we expand again. For years, I thought the goal was perfection. But what even is perfect? Who determines what is and isn’t perfect? Why are we expected to conform to certain standards set by others? We are human beings living a very human experience. Life will always bring challenges, but what if we could shift the perspective and see those challenges as lessons? What if we gave ourselves permission to not “get it right” every time, but instead to learn, to grow, to soften, and to love ourselves through the process?
I won’t sugarcoat it—healing trauma is hard. It’s raw. Some days it feels heavy. But if we can take even one small step, one small act of care that makes the load feel a little lighter, then we’re moving in the right direction.
This is why I feel so passionately about women’s circles. When we come together, when we share, connect, and empower one another, we create something truly magical. Imagine circles like these held all over the world, women gathering as beacons of light—how bright could we shine together? Creating communities all supporting and connecting with one another, healing one another.
On reflection, Reiki, for me, has been one of the gentlest yet most powerful and restorative healing tools in this journey. The beauty of Reiki is that you don’t have to explain, justify, or even put words to what you’re feeling. You simply open yourself up to receive, and the energy flows exactly where it is needed, activating your own innate ability to heal. I’ve witnessed its effects in myself time and time again—soothing inner child wounds, easing anxiety, lifting overwhelm, softening depression, and even supporting chronic physical pain.
I am an advocate because I’ve lived it. I’ve sat in the darkness, and I’ve felt the relief of even the smallest flicker of light. I believe with every fibre of my being that we all have the right to transform, to step into alignment with our soul, and to live a life filled with joy and meaning.
You deserve that too. We all do.
If you’re ready to reconnect with your own inner child, release what no longer serves you, and step into the soul-aligned life you deserve, I’d be honoured to support you. Whether through the gentle flow of Reiki or deeper transformational coaching, together we can create space for your healing, your growth, and your light.
Your journey is waiting. Are you ready to walk it?
Please feel free to get in touch and I hope you are enjoying these blogs, my thoughts and feelings that I am publishing whilst on this journey of mine.
Love and Light,
Donna Marie x