Introduction

No one deserves to have their light dimmed by the darkness of trauma. But for those of us born into it, the light was buried under piles of hurt, neglect, and shame. Too young to understand the cruelties of the world, all that registered was an unscratchable itch of deep bewilderment — "Why me? What is wrong with me?" Over time, the psyche learns to wall off such agony, preserving the ability to function by shutting out this wounded child. Don't you wish you could heal this inner child? Isn't it high time to descend into your own depths, find that lost piece of your soul, and break the locks of shame and self-loathing keeping you from reaching your true potential? 

How We Heal: Uncover Your Power and Set Yourself Free (2022) by Alexandra Elle is THE ultimate guide on the process of self-healing. The book offers a tried and tested 4-part framework that equips you with tools and strategies to heal your wounded inner child and find your power. 

Elle is a teacher, author, and wellness coach. She has authored other equally amazing books like Neon Soul and After the Rain. She conducts workshops on how to incorporate journaling into life for self-healing. Definitely worth a try, that one!

Now, brace yourselves as we begin the 4-step journey to self-love and self-healing.

Summary

We are all broken, but that does not mean that we can't lead a happy and successful life. 

Just take the initiative to start your self-healing journey and one day you will manage to let go of all past mistakes and problems. While self-doubt, fears, and traumas of the past will try to arrest your growth, keep on moving ahead and start over as many times as you can. Addressing the lonely inner child and rewriting your life's story in a positive light will help you to stay focused on self-healing and self-love. Give yourself a chance to express gratitude and welcome joy in between, and one day you'll get there - a place where you'll rediscover the power within, and that power will set your soul free from the past burdens and allow you to lead a happy and successful life!

Believe that there's no such thing as failure in the journey of healing.

Let's start with a quick Q&A. Do you see healing as a process or an end goal? Do you see your failures as setbacks? What if we told you that starting over doesn't mean you've failed, but that you're human? We tend to look at healing as an end goal, like a trophy at the end of a race that can be achieved and put on show. We think that if we can just solve our issues once and for...