Angry At The Right Things The Truth about Dissociation
Sep 6, 2025
Explore the hidden ties between shame, dissociation, and a lack of empathy. Personal stories illustrate the impact of shame on relationships, especially with loved ones. Discover how anxiety and depression can be seen as dissociative states that numb our feelings. Everyday examples highlight the unresponsiveness in daily interactions. The discussion emphasizes the need for awareness of shame's effects on our cognition and relationships, and ultimately proposes love as a powerful antidote to overcome these emotional monsters.
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Shame Produces Emotional Numbness
- Shame causes dissociation which numbs feelings and destroys empathy.
- This dissociation explains widespread inability to emotionally connect with others.
Fractured Bond With Her Daughter
- Bronwyn describes a five-year period of shame-driven conflict with her daughter Edie.
- She says her shame made her needy, rageful, and unable to understand her daughter's letter.
TSA Encounter Illustrates Dissociation
- Bronwyn shares a TSA experience where an agent looked flat and unresponsive while her bag was searched.
- She felt the agent's dissociation nearly cost her the flight.