inner child
The inner child is the demon’s cohort disguised as innocent whimsy, shirking adult responsibilities. It wields past traumas as a shield, legitimizing self-indulgence with theatrical sobs. Caught between psychology and self-help, it squeals and giggles in tandem as an inner marionette. At times it spawns insatiable healing demands, parasitically draining others’ resources. Ultimately it becomes a potent weapon for blaming everyone else with a single tearful accusation.