It’s Our Choice: Punish Ourselves or Be the Parent We Never Had

A reflective quote about choosing self-compassion over self-criticism and learning to reparent your inner child.

“When we talk to ourselves, we have the opportunity to punish ourselves or be the parent we never had. It’s our choice.”
— Jennifer Nurick

This was a hard one for me.

For years, my inner voice was harsh. I didn’t even realise it — it just sounded like me. Pushing. Criticising. Never enough.

It wasn’t until I started doing parts work that I noticed how critical I could be to myself, especially when I was hurting.

The shift came slowly. Learning to speak gently. To ask, “What do I need right now?”

Kinder. Softer.

💬 What’s your self-talk like lately?

Love, Jen 🪷