Mental & Emotional Wellness Journal

breaking free from shame

A metal sheet with two colours split by a rusting line - the erosion of worth and shame we feel after abuse

Shame and the Power of Self-Abuse, Breaking Free from Trauma’s Legacy

Shame can feel like a constant inner critic, telling you that you’re not enough and punishing you for simply being. It often begins in childhood or trauma and shows up as self-criticism, self-sabotage, or neglect. Healing is possible when shame is met with understanding, compassion, and safe support.