I think that's true for all of us. It can be a big motivator for us to heal our little child
within. And all of us have the little child inside; that's where some depressions get their origins. All of the needs of the little one are not being met adequately.

The adult may recognize that and work on it; that's why loving oneself is so important, I think. I just finished earlier saying to someone who couldn't love others and consequently had strong self-hatred, she needed to learn to love herself so that she could love others and resolve the hatred.

And love is the willingness to extend oneself for the benefit of others.