The kid in me is what some call your inner child, the part of you that reflects the innocence of your younger self. This is the part of your psyche that remembers what it’s like to be spontaneous, playful, adventurous, and completely trusting. But it’s also the part of your psyche that feels vulnerable, since as a child, you are reliant on adults, usually your parents, to take care of you. As a middle-aged man, I no longer rely on my parents to take care of me. I’m the adult who takes care of me now, and I have to do that in a variety of ways, including making sure my inner child feels safe.
I just want to read this out loud to everyone I love!