In “This Is Me… Now: A Love Story,” Jennifer Lopez offers a vulnerable and visually stunning exploration of love, identity, and healing. One of the film’s most powerful moments occurs when her character confronts her younger self in a dream-like sequence. She softly admits, “I didn’t get enough love when I was a kid,” acknowledging the deep emotional void left unfilled. This heartfelt scene beautifully captures the experience of self-abandonment—the act of neglecting our own emotional needs in pursuit of external validation, often rooted in unresolved childhood trauma.

From a therapeutic perspective, this moment powerfully illustrates how choosing others over ourselves fractures our self-esteem and self-concept. It’s as if we sell a piece of ourselves to gain love and acceptance, leaving our inner child feeling unprotected and unloved.

Psychologist Carl Jung’s concept of shadow work invites us to confront these hidden parts of ourselves—the pain, shame, and unmet needs we often suppress. When we ignore our inner child, we perpetuate cycles of self-neglect. However, by engaging in shadow work and practising self-love, we begin to heal these wounds and reclaim our sense of self.

Lopez’s apology to her inner child in the film reflects the therapeutic process of reparenting—offering ourselves the love, care, and protection we lacked growing up. This journey fosters self-trust and rebuilds a fractured self-concept, allowing us to break free from destructive patterns and create a more authentic, grounded life.

Begin Your Healing Journey

If “This Is Me… Now: A Love Story” resonated with you and you’re ready to explore your own journey of self-love and healing, I’m here to support you.

As a therapist, I specialise in helping individuals unpack childhood trauma, overcome self-abandonment, and build a stronger, more loving relationship with themselves. Together, we can work on choosing, protecting, and rebuilding trust with your inner child—so you can live a life rooted in self-acceptance and wholeness.

You deserve to feel seen, heard, and valued—starting with yourself.

Visit www.peaceispower.co.uk/contact to learn more about how we can work together on your healing journey.

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