What if the hardest part of healing isn’t forgiving others — but returning to the part of yourself you left behind?
In this episode of The Lucas Mack Show, Lucas shares a deeply personal story from childhood — a moment of abandonment that shaped how he learned to survive by disconnecting from his true self. What begins as a seemingly small memory reveals a universal pattern: when fear, pain, or trauma overwhelms us, we don’t just endure it — we abandon parts of ourselves to stay safe.
As adults, that survival strategy becomes a prison.
We wear masks.
We armor up.
We perform strength.
And slowly, we lose touch with the innocent, truthful, loving self we once were.
In this episode, Lucas explores:
How childhood trauma teaches us to abandon our inner child
Why survival masks feel protective but keep us stuck
The difference between coping and healing
Why freedom requires facing, naming, and speaking past pain
How to become the hero and rescuer of your own inner innocence
This isn’t about blaming the past — it’s about reclaiming what was lost.
Healing begins when you stop waiting for someone else to save you…
and choose to return to the part of you that never stopped longing for truth and love.
You don’t heal by becoming stronger.
You heal by becoming whole.
If you’ve ever felt disconnected from yourself, stuck in performance, or afraid to slow down and feel — this episode is for you.
🎧 Listen with honesty.
🕊 Sit with what stirs.
🔥 And remember: the child you abandoned is still waiting — and you are the one who can bring them home.
Thank you for listening – if you’re struggling to break free and need support – go to my website and www.lucasmack.com. There’s you’ll find resources like videos and eBooks and information on how to work with me for coaching.