HOW TO HEAL YOUR INNER CHILD written and read by Simon Chapple - audiobook extract
b"A recovery and growth handbook for anyone who feels empty - but doesn't know why.\\n\\nTen questions to ask yourself, right now:\\n\\nDo you have a sense that something is wrong, but you don't know what it is?\\nDo you have a feeling that you are hollow inside, that you are empty or have a void within?\\nDo you react badly to rejection?\\nDo you often feel sad, unhappy or down for no obvious reason?\\nWould you describe yourself as highly sensitive?\\nDo you have problems with relationships and intimacy?\\nDo you engage in addictive behaviour - alcohol, drugs, gambling, shopping, food, sex, work, exercise?\\nDo you have low self-esteem or self-worth - are you not 'good enough'?\\nDo you have a sense of being numb to your feelings?\\nDo you rarely experience true joy and happiness?\\n\\nIf you have answered yes to most of these questions, there is a strong chance you have experienced emotional neglect or trauma as a child. An emotionally neglected child may struggle to form strong and secure attachments as an adult. They may feel hollow or empty, worthless (or overly important), judge themselves harshly and struggle with addictive tendencies - drinking, eating or exercising too much, for example. If this describes you, Heal Your Inner Child will change your life and give you back the love, compassion and authenticity you needed as a child, and deserve as an adult.\\n\\nFormer heavy-drinker-turned-sobriety-coach Simon Chapple is - like you - a survivor of childhood trauma. His unique brand of straight-talking, practical yet reflective and relatable advice has helped thousands of people quit drinking, and he can help you now to move on from childhood emotional neglect to a place of happiness free from past trauma. How to Heal Your Inner Child is a stepped and safe approach to confronting your past, with space for reflective and supportive strategies that will help you to foster self-compassion and break free from the destructive behaviours that have blighted your life. Clinically endorsed and verified by a psychotherapist, this deeply personal, unflinchingly honest exploration is designed to unlock your own epiphany and support you as you journey to a happier, less troubled and more authentic self."