Shining Light Onto Shame

The sinking feeling of shame- everybody knows it. Unlike guilt, which is focused on regretted behavior, shame is the deeper belief that there is something wrong with you. According to Brene Brown, shame researcher and viral Ted Talk speaker, guilt sounds like, “I’m sorry; I made a mistake,” while shame condemns, “I’m sorry; I am a mistake.”

Coping StrategiesErinn WilliamsMay 13, 2020shame, coping skills, brene brown, not enough, anxiety, avoidance, values, body image, feminism, empathy