37 Debilitating Shame Part II

Shame is a feeling deep inside that makes you want to hide. It’s a feeling that suddenly overwhelms you and makes you feel self-conscious, especially about the things that you don't like about yourself.  Shame grows in proportion to failing to live up to someone else’s expectations of us. People who have shame describe it as a deep feeling of being unworthy of love. 

The good news is that you can get rid of this; you don’t have to live crippled by shame. 

Table of Contents

Defining Shame ............................................................ 2
Characteristics of Being Shamed ........................... 3
Characteristics of Adults Being Shamed ............. 8
How Shame is Created in Children ....................... 16
Distinguishing Guilt from Shame .......................... 25
Generational Shame ................................................... 27
 Families of Shame ...................................................... 35