Shadow Work - Question about integrating shadow orphan

Hi All,
See below a quick blurb about me..
Question: I have done some innocent child shadow to explorer integration and would like to find a nice calm leader archetype to integrate with.
Should I focus on integrating my shadow orphan archetype with:- a. the child b. anima/animus c. the caretaker d. other? Alternatively, should I just go ahead and ask my inner shadow orphan how to proceed?

I am going on 50 years of age and was diagnosed with severe depression (features of melancholy and catatonia) over ten years ago. Recently cPTSD diagnosis and have to now apply for disability support. I have felt my life has gone off track since my career ended 7 years ago. I managed to complete TRTP trauma therapy (link removed) because I suspected I may be a victim of a negligent parent growing up. Although my younger brother was on the receiving end too, but he doesn't seem to have mental illness like I do. That and the wim hof method breathing technique (link removed) has helped me greatly with my mood and calmness!
 
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