SHAME:

Shame is a trademark of dysfunctional
families.

Legitimate shame is the feeling or
thought that what we did is not okay. It

indicates that our behavior needs to be
altered, or we should make an amend.

Shame is an overwhelming sense that
who we are isn't okay. We can change
our behaviors, but we can't change who
we are. Shame can propel us deeper into

self-defeating and sometimes
self-destructive behaviors.

We may feel ashamed when we have a
problem or someone we love has a
problem. We may feel ashamed for
making mistakes or for succeeding. We
may feel ashamed when we have fun,
feel good, or are vulnerable enough to
show ourselves to others.

Learning to reject shame can change the
quality of our life. It's okay to be who we
are. Our feelings are okay. Our past is
okay. It's okay to have problems, make
mistakes, and struggle to find our path.
It's okay to be human.

Accepting ourselves as we are is the first
step toward recovery. Letting go of

shame about who we are is also an
important step.

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