((((MissC))))

It is profoundly sad that you had to hide away parts of yourself to survive. You are a beautiful soul who deserves to shine -- every single bit of you. Let yourself grieve this loss.

I don't think feeling sad is at all 'wrong', it tells me you are healing. You have integrated enough of yourself that you are now able to feel this sadness. Cry, write a letter to your younger self, curl up with a loved one...whatever you need to let this sadness be heard.

Many, many hugs....and a shoulder if you need it.