@sittingwithlauren: Shame can feel like something that lives inside of us. But so much of what we feel shame about was shaped in relationship with other people. Shame can have a protective function. Sometimes healing isn't about convincing yourself that you shouldn't feel ashamed. It's about experiencing a different kind of relationship with yourself, where you don't have to hide when something hurts. 🤍 How would you describe shame? And how might it be protecting you? #shame #traumahealing #complextrauma #nervoussystem