In the past few posts, we have examined the different types of shame and the malignant effects it can have on our brains. In this piece, we are going to explore the different ways that we can overcome shame to become who we were always meant to be before shame drove us into our self-imposed cages.
Shame is Only Toxic When It Runs Your Life
As we discussed in a previous post, shame is a fundamental emotion that is necessary for us to understand our relationships with others. Without shame, we would have a tough time knowing what is and is not appropriate to say and do in our dealings with the people we have relations with. Shame keeps our tendencies, to run other’s lives, in check and allows us to know when we need to apologize for something we have said or done.
However, if we grow up in homes where we are made to feel inadequate or have problems with other children where we are bullied, shame becomes a prison where we can get lost.
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