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Post by agentsmith on Dec 20, 2008 18:04:45 GMT -8
I have recently started inner child therapy. I really feel like I just don't get it. My therapist told me to write a letter to my inner child and I just couldn't think of anything to say or what she would say back. I'm not a kid person. Don't like them, don't want any, very hard for me to relate to them. I love animals tho. I don't really feel like I want to relate to my inner child or talk to her and I just feel like it's all silly. I know it's important but that's just how it feels when I try. Does anyone else have an experience like this?
Also, ever since I was around 8 yrs old, I've been obsessed with the Phantom of the Opera. I read the book, which my teacher gave me, and felt so sorry for Erik (the Phantom). He was rejected by his parents and never loved by anyone. He lived in isolation his entire life and was shunned by the world. All he ever wanted was to be loved and when he finally gave his heart to a woman, she rejected him as well. I always imagined that Erik was there w/ me, to protect me from my father. At night I would fantasize that he would hold me tight all night in bed. He has remained my ultimate fantasy man, 20 years later. When I have no other POA, I turn back to fantasizing about him. I don't know if this has anything to do with inner child stuff, but I figured I'd throw it in.
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Post by Susan Peabody on Mar 19, 2009 19:16:57 GMT -8
Inner child work is just a tool. It is not for everyone.
Another tool for love addicts is what I call the "phantom lover." This is transferring all your passion for a POA to an invisible lover. This keeps the juices flowing without causing you to become addicted to someone.
My phantom lover is Christ. See my poem the Awaited Suitor.brightertomorrow.net/poemawaitedsuitor.htm
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Post by Havefaith on Mar 20, 2009 10:47:47 GMT -8
Beautiful, meaningful message....
HaveFaith
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