Unmasking the Inner Child: Safety, Protectors, and the Work of Gentle Reparenting Unmasking the Inner Child is a compassionate guide to healing the most tender parts of yourself with safety, clarity, and gentleness. Many of us carry hidden wounds from childhood — unmet needs, protective walls, and survival patterns that once kept us safe. This book helps you identify those patterns, meet your inner child with kindness, and step into the role of the caring, wise adult you always needed. Inside you will discover: How to create a foundation of safety before doing deeper healing work The role of inner protectors (caretaker, controller, critic, avoider, pleaser) and how to shift them into healthier upgrades Practical worksheets and exercises for recognizing, soothing, and reparenting your inner child Gentle strategies to release shame, rebuild trust, and cultivate self-compassion Written by Karen Kavaloski, LPC, MA, MBA, D.Min., this book combines decades of clinical wisdom with practical tools you can use immediately. It is ideal for anyone seeking freedom from old patterns, deeper self-understanding, and the courage to live with wholeness. "You are not broken. You are becoming whole."