Do You Feel Constantly Ashamed Of Yourself?

Feeling constantly ashamed of yourself is like always thinking you're wearing a smelly sock that everyone can see, even when they’re not looking.

Imagine you have a toy box full of your favorite toys, and every time you play with one, it breaks. You might feel bad because the toy is broken, but if this happens every time, it can start to feel like something's wrong with you. That’s what feeling constantly ashamed is like, it’s like always thinking you did something wrong, even when you didn’t.

Sometimes, people say mean things or make you feel small. It’s like if your friend took all the blocks from your tower and laughed at you. If this happens a lot, it can start to feel like it's you who is broken, not just the toy.

But here's the good news: just like a smelly sock can be taken off and washed, feelings of shame can also go away if you're kind to yourself and remind yourself that everyone makes mistakes.