If you’re still carrying the pain of childhood shame and waiting for someone to rescue you from it, there’s something important to recognize: as an adult, you now have the power to become your own rescuer. This might feel overwhelming or even impossible right now, especially if shame has been a constant companion for years….
Shame is not something we are born with. It is something put onto us. As children, many of us absorbed shame that came from parents or caregivers who could not face their own failings. Instead of taking responsibility, they projected their guilt and blame onto us. We carried that weight because we had no choice….
If you grew up believing you were a bad person who somehow deserved criticism, harsh treatment, or abuse, that belief was based on lies you were taught, not truth about who you are. Children naturally trust their parents and assume that how they’re treated reflects their worth. When your caregivers treated you harshly, your developing…
If you blamed yourself as a child for the abuse you experienced, please know that this was your mind’s way of trying to cope with an impossible situation. When children face trauma, their developing brains do whatever they can to make sense of chaos. Blaming yourself actually served a psychological purpose: it gave you the…
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