Navigating Emotional Blocks through Inner Child Work
For the quietly strong, tender-hearted Filipino immigrant woman who is ready to come home to herself.
There are moments when we feel stuck—but not in a way that makes sense on paper.
We can list our accomplishments.
We’ve made it to America. Built careers. Maybe even sent money back home, raised children, or navigated life between two cultures with grace.
And yet…
There’s a heaviness.
An invisible wall that shows up when we try to speak up, set a boundary, or go after something just for us.
If you’ve ever found yourself thinking,
"Why is this so hard for me when I know better?"
You’re not alone.
This is what we call an emotional block—and more often than not, it has roots in an earlier version of ourselves: our inner child.
What Is the Inner Child?
Your inner child is not some fluffy, woo-woo concept.
It’s the part of you that formed beliefs early on—when you were 5, 10, maybe 12 years old—about what it meant to be safe, loved, and accepted.
And if you grew up hearing…
“Don’t answer back.”
“Be the good girl.”
“Just be grateful.”
Then it makes complete sense that as an adult, speaking up might feel dangerous—even if you know it’s not.
What Emotional Blocks Might Look Like
Here are some ways emotional blocks show up for the Filipino immigrant woman:
You’re praised for being helpful at work… but feel invisible when it comes to leadership roles.
You replay conversations in your head, wondering if you were too much for finally saying what you needed.
You struggle to rest without guilt because productivity feels like proof of your worth.
You want to pursue something creative or meaningful—but feel selfish or scared of what others will say.
These aren’t personality flaws.
They’re protection mechanisms.
And they often trace back to childhood.
How Inner Child Work Helps You Unblock and Heal
Healing isn’t about blaming our parents or families.
It’s about reclaiming the parts of us that learned to hide in order to belong.
When I guide clients through inner child work, we don’t just talk about the past.
We create a bridge between your younger self and your wiser, more compassionate adult self.
We ask:
What did you need to hear that you never heard?
What feelings were you not allowed to express?
What unspoken rules shaped your behavior—and are they still true today?
These questions don’t just bring insight.
They unlock freedom.
Because once you begin to see your emotional block not as something wrong with you, but as something that once kept you safe…
You can choose something different now.
You can parent yourself with kindness.
You can validate your needs without shame.
You can start showing up for the dream you quietly tucked away.
For a long time, I confused being emotionally strong with being emotionally silent.
I thought if I just kept working, serving, giving… the inner ache would go away.
But it didn’t.
It only softened when I sat with the little girl inside me—the one who was always trying to earn love.
I told her:
“You don’t have to earn your voice. You already matter.”
And every time I remind her of that, another emotional block loosens its grip.
If this article resonates, maybe it’s your inner child gently tugging at your sleeve.
You don’t have to do this alone.
Start by writing her a letter.
Or placing your hand on your heart and saying:
“I see you. I’m here. You’re safe with me now.”
Healing emotional blocks isn’t a straight line.
But it is a homecoming.
And every step you take toward yourself is an act of deep, quiet courage.
You are not broken. You are becoming.
And your inner child—soft, strong, and wise—is ready to walk with you.
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