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

“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 🪷

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