The Wounds of Childhood: How They Show Up in Adult Life

Childhood wounds don’t disappear — they adapt. They become:

• People-pleasing

• Perfectionism

• Emotional shutdown

• Hyper-independence

• Fear of intimacy

• Self-sabotage

• Overachieving

• Chronic anxiety

These are not personality traits — they are survival strategies.

The 5 Core Inner Child Wounds

1. Abandonment

2. Rejection

3. Humiliation

4. Betrayal

5. Injustice

Each wound creates a different adult pattern.

The Good News

These patterns can be healed — and when they are, your entire lif