SHAME: A GUIDE TO INNER FREEDOM W.UKRAIŃSKA

Why am I so afraid to be myself? Why do I get nervous around others and put on masks?these questions mark the beginning of a journey to which this book invites you, a journey exploring shame, one of the most powerful and destructive emotions. What lies behind perfectionism, jealousy, procrastination, apathy, and issues with body image and sexuality? What is quietly stealing the joy of life? The author helps us understand how to distinguish healthy shamewhich protects our boundariesfrom toxic shame inherited from childhood; how to recognize when our inner critic is speaking and when our true needs are emerging. Drawing on her own experience and professional case studies, the author provides clear psychological explanations and offers a guide on how to free ourselves from the invisible burden that complicates our lives.