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		By: Holly A.		</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Holly A.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2021 22:37:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Melanie,
I am thoroughly enjoying reading all the articles from you. I am learning so much. I&#039;ve been inching toward this realization of healing myself within before venturing out into the dating world again. I&#039;ve been divorced for about 3 years now, and recently stated to my sister, and greatest confidant, that I am so sick of obsessing over his actions and always talking about him. This is going to be huge for me.
I believe what you are saying 100%. I need a little clarity however. Isn&#039;t it the narcissists ego causing the narcissism? What causes someone to go so deep into the darkness while others stay &quot;a bit closer to the surface&quot;? Can a narcissist heal in this way also? I keep hearing that narcissists cannot recover. Is it just that they are so deep in the ego that they will not choose to recover? I am asking because we have 2 young daughters from this relationship, and I worry for their self image and what beliefs they are developing.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Melanie,<br />
I am thoroughly enjoying reading all the articles from you. I am learning so much. I&#8217;ve been inching toward this realization of healing myself within before venturing out into the dating world again. I&#8217;ve been divorced for about 3 years now, and recently stated to my sister, and greatest confidant, that I am so sick of obsessing over his actions and always talking about him. This is going to be huge for me.<br />
I believe what you are saying 100%. I need a little clarity however. Isn&#8217;t it the narcissists ego causing the narcissism? What causes someone to go so deep into the darkness while others stay &#8220;a bit closer to the surface&#8221;? Can a narcissist heal in this way also? I keep hearing that narcissists cannot recover. Is it just that they are so deep in the ego that they will not choose to recover? I am asking because we have 2 young daughters from this relationship, and I worry for their self image and what beliefs they are developing.</p>
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		By: Melanie Tonia Evans		</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Melanie Tonia Evans]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2020 00:39:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://blog.melanietoniaevans.com/the-difference-between-the-inner-child-and-the-ego/#comment-1233568&quot;&gt;Bernadette&lt;/a&gt;.

Hi Bernadette,

The very fact that you are acknowledging inner child wounds really tells me that, even though you may be suffering inner trauma, it is highly unlikely that you are narcissistic.

All of us Bernadette had very little resources to be able to look out and look after others, when in such inner wounding.

I would love you to come into one of my free webinars www.melanietoniaevans.com/freewebinar to find out how, absolutely, you can reach, shift out and reprogram your inner wounding in order to get well.

Please also check out this resource of mine https://blog.melanietoniaevans.com/am-i-the-narcissist/ which is the criteria as to whether or not you are narcissistic.

I hope that all of this can help you and much love to you

Mel 🙏💕💚]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://blog.melanietoniaevans.com/the-difference-between-the-inner-child-and-the-ego/#comment-1233568">Bernadette</a>.</p>
<p>Hi Bernadette,</p>
<p>The very fact that you are acknowledging inner child wounds really tells me that, even though you may be suffering inner trauma, it is highly unlikely that you are narcissistic.</p>
<p>All of us Bernadette had very little resources to be able to look out and look after others, when in such inner wounding.</p>
<p>I would love you to come into one of my free webinars <a href="http://www.melanietoniaevans.com/freewebinar" rel="nofollow ugc">http://www.melanietoniaevans.com/freewebinar</a> to find out how, absolutely, you can reach, shift out and reprogram your inner wounding in order to get well.</p>
<p>Please also check out this resource of mine <a href="https://blog.melanietoniaevans.com/am-i-the-narcissist/" rel="ugc">https://blog.melanietoniaevans.com/am-i-the-narcissist/</a> which is the criteria as to whether or not you are narcissistic.</p>
<p>I hope that all of this can help you and much love to you</p>
<p>Mel 🙏💕💚</p>
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		By: Bernadette		</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bernadette]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2020 16:38:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hi Mel 
I&#039;ve just come across your site..I suspect I am narcissistic. Lots of Inner child wounds, want to be taken care of, unavailable emotionally, feel I have to give myself up. Don&#039;t want to take care of another&#039;s feelings and needs! Probably lack empathy, when I have felt compassion for little one inside I feel emotionally overwhelmed, never gets resolved. 
Continual cycle of starting relationship, pull away go towards pull away, high anxiety ambivalence opening up, trusting myself. Feel I lack integrity, honesty, people pleaser good girl, shame.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Mel<br />
I&#8217;ve just come across your site..I suspect I am narcissistic. Lots of Inner child wounds, want to be taken care of, unavailable emotionally, feel I have to give myself up. Don&#8217;t want to take care of another&#8217;s feelings and needs! Probably lack empathy, when I have felt compassion for little one inside I feel emotionally overwhelmed, never gets resolved.<br />
Continual cycle of starting relationship, pull away go towards pull away, high anxiety ambivalence opening up, trusting myself. Feel I lack integrity, honesty, people pleaser good girl, shame.</p>
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		By: Brigitte		</title>
		<link>https://blog.melanietoniaevans.com/the-difference-between-the-inner-child-and-the-ego/#comment-1225600</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Brigitte]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2019 22:28:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hi Melanie-
I am very new to this journey of healing from narcissistic abuse &#038; find myself still in a state of shock about &#038; gratitude for finally seeing &#038; feeling the narcissist abuse cycle I’ve struggled with for so long. I’m especially amazed by understanding how I have been perpetuating this painful system being married to a covert narcissist &#038; dealing with his entire very narcissistic family. I had such a blind spot to what was going on, trying harder, doing all kinds of emotional &#038; behavioral acrobatics in the desperate attempt of healing the deep wounds of “not good enough” - and - “ taking care of others (beginning with my mom) - to get genuine loving affection, respect &#038; loving attention  &#038; a sense of self-worth“!!! 
I love this article especially (and others from you too), it hits home. Especially since I have done inner child healing in my 30tes through Hakomi Therapy. Always knew there is more- the peeling the onion thing- but had myself painfully  confused  living with a very SWEET covert narcissist. Tried leaving many times....!!!! The anti was majorly upped, after I found myself in a horrible job situation  the past 4 years - my ex-boss runs the show being a toxic narcissist!!! That super painful experience &#038; not being able to make excuses any longer for the lies, broken promises &#038; manipulative behaviors of my husband of 33 years, has me waking up to how much I’ve been totally neglecting myself all the while feeling/knowing something is very wrong, feeling more &#038; more exhausted &#038; with growing self doubt feeling anxious &#038; insecurity about my own resourcefulness. I did not have issues with that until now &#038; that is frightening enough for me to search for relief turning completely toward myself,  knowing now there isn’t going to be any real love &#038; support possible from my husband. It’s high time after looking back seeing all narcissistic abuse in many relationships I allowed myself to be in.  I feel relieved &#038; also at times overwhelmed &#038; I know was has been is a louder &#038; louder cry for help from little Brigitte. I find it very challenging to attend to all the practical responsibilities of every day living as I’m feeling, waking up... I’ve always been a very capable reliable doer... it’s super hard now to keep doing. 
My mantra moment to moment is - one step at a time &#038; I love myself always! Just Be...!
Thank your for your insights &#038; support. It’s a lot to process &#038; feel for me &#038; it’s never been easy for me to be patient.... but learning that too.... to slow way down &#038; to give myself the time, recognition, love &#038; attention I wanted. XXX 
Brigitte]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Melanie-<br />
I am very new to this journey of healing from narcissistic abuse &amp; find myself still in a state of shock about &amp; gratitude for finally seeing &amp; feeling the narcissist abuse cycle I’ve struggled with for so long. I’m especially amazed by understanding how I have been perpetuating this painful system being married to a covert narcissist &amp; dealing with his entire very narcissistic family. I had such a blind spot to what was going on, trying harder, doing all kinds of emotional &amp; behavioral acrobatics in the desperate attempt of healing the deep wounds of “not good enough” &#8211; and &#8211; “ taking care of others (beginning with my mom) &#8211; to get genuine loving affection, respect &amp; loving attention  &amp; a sense of self-worth“!!!<br />
I love this article especially (and others from you too), it hits home. Especially since I have done inner child healing in my 30tes through Hakomi Therapy. Always knew there is more- the peeling the onion thing- but had myself painfully  confused  living with a very SWEET covert narcissist. Tried leaving many times&#8230;.!!!! The anti was majorly upped, after I found myself in a horrible job situation  the past 4 years &#8211; my ex-boss runs the show being a toxic narcissist!!! That super painful experience &amp; not being able to make excuses any longer for the lies, broken promises &amp; manipulative behaviors of my husband of 33 years, has me waking up to how much I’ve been totally neglecting myself all the while feeling/knowing something is very wrong, feeling more &amp; more exhausted &amp; with growing self doubt feeling anxious &amp; insecurity about my own resourcefulness. I did not have issues with that until now &amp; that is frightening enough for me to search for relief turning completely toward myself,  knowing now there isn’t going to be any real love &amp; support possible from my husband. It’s high time after looking back seeing all narcissistic abuse in many relationships I allowed myself to be in.  I feel relieved &amp; also at times overwhelmed &amp; I know was has been is a louder &amp; louder cry for help from little Brigitte. I find it very challenging to attend to all the practical responsibilities of every day living as I’m feeling, waking up&#8230; I’ve always been a very capable reliable doer&#8230; it’s super hard now to keep doing.<br />
My mantra moment to moment is &#8211; one step at a time &amp; I love myself always! Just Be&#8230;!<br />
Thank your for your insights &amp; support. It’s a lot to process &amp; feel for me &amp; it’s never been easy for me to be patient&#8230;. but learning that too&#8230;. to slow way down &amp; to give myself the time, recognition, love &amp; attention I wanted. XXX<br />
Brigitte</p>
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		By: Melanie Tonia Evans		</title>
		<link>https://blog.melanietoniaevans.com/the-difference-between-the-inner-child-and-the-ego/#comment-1218359</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Melanie Tonia Evans]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2019 01:45:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://blog.melanietoniaevans.com/the-difference-between-the-inner-child-and-the-ego/#comment-1218237&quot;&gt;Rachael&lt;/a&gt;.

Hi Rachael,

you can find out about NARP in my free webinar www.melanietoniaevans.com/freewebinar

This is the best way to understand what it is and what it does.

Also here is the link straight to the NARP Program www.melanietoniaevans.com/narp

I hope this helps.

Mel 🙏💕💛]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://blog.melanietoniaevans.com/the-difference-between-the-inner-child-and-the-ego/#comment-1218237">Rachael</a>.</p>
<p>Hi Rachael,</p>
<p>you can find out about NARP in my free webinar <a href="http://www.melanietoniaevans.com/freewebinar" rel="nofollow ugc">http://www.melanietoniaevans.com/freewebinar</a></p>
<p>This is the best way to understand what it is and what it does.</p>
<p>Also here is the link straight to the NARP Program <a href="http://www.melanietoniaevans.com/narp" rel="nofollow ugc">http://www.melanietoniaevans.com/narp</a></p>
<p>I hope this helps.</p>
<p>Mel 🙏💕💛</p>
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		By: Rachael		</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachael]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2019 14:05:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[You mention taking what is hurting you and dropping into the Module NARP... this lost me.. I am in the process of dealing with leaving a narcassist... a 4 year relationship and know I need to work with in me, but you lost me here. What is this and where do I find information to help do it?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You mention taking what is hurting you and dropping into the Module NARP&#8230; this lost me.. I am in the process of dealing with leaving a narcassist&#8230; a 4 year relationship and know I need to work with in me, but you lost me here. What is this and where do I find information to help do it?</p>
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		By: Melanie Tonia Evans		</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Melanie Tonia Evans]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2019 02:12:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://blog.melanietoniaevans.com/the-difference-between-the-inner-child-and-the-ego/#comment-1200184&quot;&gt;Darrin Holbein&lt;/a&gt;.

Hi Darrin,

What I am really saying is go within and release yourself from that fear, and then see where your life, passion and unlimited possibilities can take you!

Inner subconscious fearful programs are not allowing you to soar as high as you can.

Come into my free webinar to understand more about this www.melanietoniaevans.com/freewebinar

Mel 🙏💞💛]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://blog.melanietoniaevans.com/the-difference-between-the-inner-child-and-the-ego/#comment-1200184">Darrin Holbein</a>.</p>
<p>Hi Darrin,</p>
<p>What I am really saying is go within and release yourself from that fear, and then see where your life, passion and unlimited possibilities can take you!</p>
<p>Inner subconscious fearful programs are not allowing you to soar as high as you can.</p>
<p>Come into my free webinar to understand more about this <a href="http://www.melanietoniaevans.com/freewebinar" rel="nofollow ugc">http://www.melanietoniaevans.com/freewebinar</a></p>
<p>Mel 🙏💞💛</p>
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		By: Darrin Holbein		</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Darrin Holbein]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2019 01:36:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In response to the following:

&quot;So how do you know if you are acting from a healthy inner stance or a wounded egoic defence?

Simple … don’t approach anything in your life from a position of fear or pain – because if you do, it is always a wounded centre that your ego is playing with.&quot;

I am writing to ask for further clarification concerning &quot;don&#039;t approach anything in your life from a position of F E A R or P A I N...&quot;

When I was in 6th or 7th grade, a inspirational speaker came to speak at our school. I was pumped. When I returned home, I told my parents I wanted to be a motivational speaker. My dad thought that was a great idea. However, he said, most engaging speakers have overcome incredible feats in their life.  I wasn&#039;t deterred.
When I entered university, I minored in speech communication, with and emphasis in public speaking. I enjoyed getting up and speaking to audiences for as long as I can remember. I read scripture passages in my youth to large congregations. Gave multiple speeches in college. All without fear. Instead I had confidence and felt like i was in control. It was terrific. 

Then, when I turned 29, I was at a new place. I didn&#039;t know anyone. The facilitator asked if someone would mind reading a lengthy section from our reading. I said I&#039;d to it. I started to read in front of a reasonable size crowd of strangers. Suddenly, fear overcame me. I tried rushing over the words without breathing so I could get to the end and get over the fear. It dropped me to my knees. 

I&#039;ve since been employed and have always received positive feedback from many audiences. My job requires me to speak in front of varying size audiences. I still remain crippled with fear. Sometimes I worry for weeks about the topic. Speeches last from 1 hr to 8-hrs. Once I start, I typically overcome the fear. Nonetheless I am curious as to why I suddenly became fearful. 

So, back to my original question: The fear your speaking of here, are you telling me because I fear speaking, that I should consider another line of work and maybe speaking isn&#039;t what my inner child or true self desires? Or is it simply my ego and something that I need to investigate further? Or am I simply misunderstanding the term fear here?  

Kindly,

Darrin]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In response to the following:</p>
<p>&#8220;So how do you know if you are acting from a healthy inner stance or a wounded egoic defence?</p>
<p>Simple … don’t approach anything in your life from a position of fear or pain – because if you do, it is always a wounded centre that your ego is playing with.&#8221;</p>
<p>I am writing to ask for further clarification concerning &#8220;don&#8217;t approach anything in your life from a position of F E A R or P A I N&#8230;&#8221;</p>
<p>When I was in 6th or 7th grade, a inspirational speaker came to speak at our school. I was pumped. When I returned home, I told my parents I wanted to be a motivational speaker. My dad thought that was a great idea. However, he said, most engaging speakers have overcome incredible feats in their life.  I wasn&#8217;t deterred.<br />
When I entered university, I minored in speech communication, with and emphasis in public speaking. I enjoyed getting up and speaking to audiences for as long as I can remember. I read scripture passages in my youth to large congregations. Gave multiple speeches in college. All without fear. Instead I had confidence and felt like i was in control. It was terrific. </p>
<p>Then, when I turned 29, I was at a new place. I didn&#8217;t know anyone. The facilitator asked if someone would mind reading a lengthy section from our reading. I said I&#8217;d to it. I started to read in front of a reasonable size crowd of strangers. Suddenly, fear overcame me. I tried rushing over the words without breathing so I could get to the end and get over the fear. It dropped me to my knees. </p>
<p>I&#8217;ve since been employed and have always received positive feedback from many audiences. My job requires me to speak in front of varying size audiences. I still remain crippled with fear. Sometimes I worry for weeks about the topic. Speeches last from 1 hr to 8-hrs. Once I start, I typically overcome the fear. Nonetheless I am curious as to why I suddenly became fearful. </p>
<p>So, back to my original question: The fear your speaking of here, are you telling me because I fear speaking, that I should consider another line of work and maybe speaking isn&#8217;t what my inner child or true self desires? Or is it simply my ego and something that I need to investigate further? Or am I simply misunderstanding the term fear here?  </p>
<p>Kindly,</p>
<p>Darrin</p>
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		By: Melanie Tonia Evans		</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Melanie Tonia Evans]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2019 04:51:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://blog.melanietoniaevans.com/the-difference-between-the-inner-child-and-the-ego/#comment-1185278&quot;&gt;Laura&lt;/a&gt;.

Awww Laura,

I am so pleased you are working with NARP and recovering you.

Sending you continued blessings and breakthroughs.

Mel 🙏💕♥️]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://blog.melanietoniaevans.com/the-difference-between-the-inner-child-and-the-ego/#comment-1185278">Laura</a>.</p>
<p>Awww Laura,</p>
<p>I am so pleased you are working with NARP and recovering you.</p>
<p>Sending you continued blessings and breakthroughs.</p>
<p>Mel 🙏💕♥️</p>
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