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Old Mar 16, 2024, 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by TishaBuv View Post
Something I just read or heard said shame is what is felt when you hold yourself to some idealistic standard. This thought has helped me a lot put things in perspective and feel less shame.
Good point. Thank you for sharing.

I sometimes feel that the standards come afterwards because one feels so much shame one wants to make up for it by holding impossible standards.

Vicious cycle though, isn't it?
Thanks for this!
LadyShadow