Embrace Shame to Rediscover Self

Shame often operates outside our conscious awareness, leading to a dissociative response where we actively avoid remembering painful experiences. This coping mechanism is supported by biological and neurological processes that help us displace shame. However, repressing these feelings prevents us from accessing essential aspects of our identity. Our personal narrative becomes obscured by an inherent reluctance to confront and engage with shame, underscoring the importance of facing these emotions to rediscover our true selves.