When your needs as a child are neglected, it’s difficult for you to understand how to meet your needs as an adult. That’s where reparenting yourself comes in. Try to give yourself the things you may have missed out on as a child. Do so with patience and kindness, from you to you.

Do you feel like you missed out on emotional support? Become your biggest cheerleader.

Did you miss out on structure? Write down ways you can incorporate structure into your adult life.

Did your parents fail to set limits? Set boundaries for yourself and respect them.

It’s not our fault when we’re lacking things as adults that we really should have received as children. However, just because it’s not our fault doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t be responsible for helping ourselves. Often, we need to lead on repairing damage instilled by others...

With all this said, reparenting yourself is no easy task. It’s also much easier said than done. It’s a long journey with many ups and downs, and that’s why it’s important for you to be patient, loving, and understanding with yourself. As if you are your own child.