Person lying curled on a bed with their face turned away, representing the emotional weight of internalized shame and the struggle for self-acceptance.

Internalized Shame and Its Impact on the Sense of Self

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Shame is one of the most powerful and painful emotions that humans experience. Unlike guilt, which says, “I did something wrong,” shame says, “I am wrong.” When shame becomes internalized, it doesn’t just influence how we feel in the moment—it shapes how we perceive ourselves, how we interact with others, and how we navigate the […]

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