On The All-Consuming Shame And Anger After Trauma

Originally published at www.onesurvivorstory.com.

As a recent survivor of interpersonal trauma, comprising both physical and moral injury, shame is beginning to consume me.

I didn’t understand the concept of shame, at first.

Physicians and therapists would bring the emotion up appointment after appointment.

“It’s ok to feel shame… it’s a natural part of the healing process.”