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Cry

Inner child

By Simpa JoyPublished 2 years ago 4 min read
Cry
Photo by Louis Galvez on Unsplash

I've never experienced pain quite like this before. Strangely, I can't seem to put it into words. There were no tears, no screams. This pain is different; it's silent, as if it doesn't want anyone to hear it. It's more about introspection, replaying all the ways they were wrong.

My inner child is crying out to me, urging me to let it all out, to beg and scream. She doesn't want to bear this pain alone, knowing it leaves scars. I yearn to cry, to shout, to scream, and even to wail, but it seems none of these expressions will find release. So, I sit here with this heavy, silent pain, like a weight on my chest. It's like a storm raging within, but it remains trapped, refusing to find an outlet. The memories of what went wrong keep echoing in my mind, but I can't externalize the turmoil.

My inner child's plea grows louder, a desperate cry for release. She knows that suppressing this pain only deepens the scars, and she's right. I want to honor her by letting it out, by allowing myself to cry, to shout, to scream, and to wail if needed.

Maybe, one day, I'll find a way to let this silent pain be heard, to give my inner child the solace she seeks, and to heal the wounds it has left behind. Until then, I hold onto the hope that time and understanding will bring the catharsis I so desperately need. Certainly, here's a 600-word continuation of the previous reflection on pain and healing:

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The weight of this silent pain lingers, as if it has taken up residence in the very core of my being. It's a peculiar kind of suffering, one that refuses to be expressed through tears or cries. Instead, it's an internal storm, a tempest of thoughts and emotions that roils beneath the surface.

I find myself thinking back to all the ways they were wrong, dissecting each moment, each word, each action, searching for meaning in the chaos. It's a painful exercise, this relentless introspection, but it's the only way I can make sense of the shattered pieces of my heart.

And yet, amidst the turmoil, there's a voice within me—a voice that belongs to my inner child. She's screaming, her cries a primal plea for release. She begs me to let it out, to shed tears, to shout at the injustice, to scream in frustration, and even to wail in grief. She doesn't want to carry this burden alone, and she knows that burying it deep within will only leave lasting scars.

I yearn to honor her plea, to heed her cries, but there's a strange reluctance, a resistance born of a fear of vulnerability. I've become accustomed to bottling up my emotions, tucking them away neatly in the recesses of my soul, where they fester and grow. The prospect of letting them out, of allowing myself to feel so intensely, is daunting.

Yet, deep down, I understand the necessity of it all. I know that healing can only begin when I confront the pain head-on. Suppressing it, keeping it locked away, serves no purpose other than to prolong the suffering. It's like carrying a heavy weight, day in and day out, a burden that threatens to break me.

So, I sit here with this silent agony, knowing that it's time to unshackle my emotions. I want to cry, not just the tears that well up and then disappear, but the kind that flow freely, cleansing the wounds within. I want to shout, to unleash my voice, to let the world know that I have been hurt. I want to scream, to expel the frustration and anger that has simmered for far too long. I want to wail, to mourn the loss and acknowledge the pain.

But, despite these desires, there's a hesitation, a sense of unease. Will I be judged for my vulnerability? Will I appear weak in the eyes of others? These questions haunt me, yet I know they shouldn't hold me back.

I remind myself that crying is not a sign of weakness, but a testament to my strength—the strength to confront my emotions, to face the pain, and to let it go. Shouting, screaming, and wailing are not signs of frailty, but a declaration of my resilience—the resilience to overcome adversity and emerge stronger.

As I reflect on these thoughts, I realize that healing is a journey, and it begins with acknowledging the pain. It's a process of self-compassion, of extending kindness and understanding to myself. It's about embracing my inner child, comforting her, and assuring her that we will face this pain together.

Maybe, just maybe, one day I'll find the courage to express this silent pain. Maybe I'll learn that vulnerability is a source of strength, that tears are a form of cleansing, and that releasing the pent-up emotions is the first step toward healing. Until then, I hold onto the hope that time and self-compassion will guide me through the tumultuous waters of healing, and that one day, I'll emerge on the other side, whole and renewed.

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