Becoming a Safe Space Within Yourself | Healing Self-Abandonment & Self-Criticism

Many people struggle with loneliness, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm — not because they are alone, but because they don’t feel safe within themselves. In this video, I explore what it means to build a safe space within yourself. Healing is not just about finding safe people; it’s about becoming someone your own soul can rest with. New E-book: Strategies for When the Heart Hurts - https://www.ifyalexis.com/product-pag... ✨ Looking for a safe space to grow in your walk with God? If you’re a woman longing for truth-filled, spiritually grounded, emotionally safe community—come join us inside Soul Deep. From guided book clubs to live masterclasses, we’re helping women heal, grow, and deepen their faith in real, transformative ways. 👉🏽 Visit http://joinsouldeep.com to find your people. Let’s grow together! 💛 Ify's Links: Instagram:   / ifyalexis   Facebook:   / ifyalexis   Website: https://ifyalexis.com #IfyAlexis #IfyAlexisLee #BlackTherapist #ChristianTherapist #SoulWork #SoulDeep #InnerHealing #trauma #heartbreak #heartbroken 0:00 - Exploring safe spaces 2:20 - Healing requires sitting with yourself 4:27 - Importance of reparenting your inner child 5:30 - Identifying unmet emotional needs 6:43 - Speaking gently to yourself 7:34 - Resting without feeling guilty 8:11 - Validating your own emotions 9:05 - Learning to trust yourself 14:00 - Practice stillness and slowing down 15:49 - Seeing God as the secure base