Affirmation: Trust

I acknowledge and affirm the extent to which I trust myself.

I forgive others for their inability to conduct themselves in a trustworthy manner.

I provide comfort and light to my child self for naively placing faith in folks who didn't have the capacity to provide the support or guidance I needed.

I acknowledge and express gratitude to those who stepped up and into positions of caregiver, nurturer, and knowledge provider in my life who were able to act in a trustworthy manner.

I acknowledge that my child self has been carrying this core wound into my adult life and I affirm that I am safe, I am supported, and I am connected to trustworthy people.

I release the bitterness, disconnection, and isolation from my life and replace it with inner calmness, belief in others' positive intentions, and an openness to exchange intimately and meaningfully with others.