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Tag: inner child

We are not what they did to us in the dark

Not any more. We are more than that. We do not inhabit a beige world; we are purple and orange. I don't even remember who taught me that line. ‘We are not what they did to us in the dark.’

Steve Foster Essays From The Shadows Leave a comment July 23, 2026September 2, 2026 4 Minutes

I Have A Feeling Feelings Feel A Little Off.

I struggle with certain emotions. I mention this because sometimes, if we talk about things we find difficult, it helps others recognise themselves. It can give shape to feelings they already have but don’t yet understand.

Steve Foster Essays From The Shadows Leave a comment May 14, 2026September 2, 2026 3 Minutes

Open Journal #47

Listen to this on the podcast For a long time, I didn’t know his name. I didn’t even know he was still there — tucked away behind the survival mechanisms, the silence, the carefully built walls that kept me from falling apart. But he was. Waiting. His name is Aaron. He is my inner child. … Continue reading Open Journal #47 →

Steve Foster Open Journal Leave a comment November 20, 2025September 4, 2026 3 Minutes

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