


Letter to My Former Self – Guided Therapeutic Worksheet -Free Download
This powerful, compassion-focused writing exercise invites you to reflect on who you were during the most painful chapters of your life — addiction, illness, trauma, or struggle — and write a letter to that version of yourself.
Rooted in evidence-based practices from CBT, self-compassion therapy, and recovery models, this worksheet helps you:
Acknowledge the pain and survival behind your past behaviors
Release toxic guilt and shame through honesty and empathy
Recognize your growth and transformation
Reclaim your sense of worth and identity
Whether you're in recovery, healing from mental health challenges, or simply ready to reconnect with your past self in a healthier way, this exercise is a gentle but profound tool for closure, forgiveness, and self-respect.
This powerful, compassion-focused writing exercise invites you to reflect on who you were during the most painful chapters of your life — addiction, illness, trauma, or struggle — and write a letter to that version of yourself.
Rooted in evidence-based practices from CBT, self-compassion therapy, and recovery models, this worksheet helps you:
Acknowledge the pain and survival behind your past behaviors
Release toxic guilt and shame through honesty and empathy
Recognize your growth and transformation
Reclaim your sense of worth and identity
Whether you're in recovery, healing from mental health challenges, or simply ready to reconnect with your past self in a healthier way, this exercise is a gentle but profound tool for closure, forgiveness, and self-respect.