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Resources on Mental Health, Trauma, Relationships, and Our Shared Humanity.

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The Human Experience of Shame

It is important to distinguish shame from guilt. While both emotions can lead to introspection and relational shifts, as well as similar outcomes (depression, anxiety, withdrawal, low self-esteem, etc.), the messages they carry are different.

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The Fear of Vulnerability

Being vulnerable can look different for different people, from voicing your needs to creating an original piece of art, from confessing romantic feelings towards someone to speaking up at a meeting, from standing up for your beliefs to trusting someone.

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