About Feelings of Shame: Shame is a negative emotion of embarrassment and inadequacy. It causes painful feelings of humiliation or suffering due to unfair or foolish behavior. Shame drives people to hide or deny their wrongdoing, which often leads to emotional, physical, and relational trauma. Shame can lead to isolation and low self-esteem and can significantly affect emotional well-being. Addressing and understanding feelings of shame is essential to working to […]