inner child
Example Sentences
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"My inner child suddenly returned, all the sore muscles disappeared, and I feel happy. Very happy," said Intan.
From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026
"The games make us reminisce about our childhood... not only can we be healthier, but we can also enjoy that nostalgic feeling with our inner child," Akira said.
From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026
Trying to put the decision in context, he described everyone's inner child as wanting to be loved, and said: "Cutting off a parent is getting rid of that chance of being loved."
From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026
Olson plays these moments of realization with a wide-eyed innocence, allowing DJ’s inner child to temporarily crack the prickly walls she’s built to protect herself from her mother’s constant failure to nurture and support her.
From Salon • May 16, 2025
I guess there’s a weird part of my inner child that just can’t seem to let go of the idea of a mother who cares.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
