Just my opinion - It all produces the same hormone, oxytocin...I hear you wanting to say it to your therapist over and over. I think eventually you will be able to say it to the child in you, and that will be enough. The catalyst that your therapist has planted inside you, the love that we didn't feel from our parents — they loved us the best they could — will eventually be the love from the adult you that you can give the little girl inside you. The little girl is finally starting to be filled up (by your therapist for the moment).

I know some people don't like to speak about the inner child, but I could not explain it any other way.

It's been a joy to watch you evolve. Happy journeying!