Shame and Suicide Prevention

Shame and Suicide Prevention

Suicide: the Hidden Time Bomb I just went to a funeral for a young man who had just graduated college and was preparing to begin his adult life. He committed suicide. Like with many suicides, his family and friends were left uttering the words “we had no idea”. What...
Apology accepted (you idiot).

Apology accepted (you idiot).

Apologizing is key to defeating shame. The apology is a powerful tool in the arsenal in the war against shame. In fact, apologizing defeats shame. If you’ve followed my work, you know I call the apology the nuclear option in the war against shame. However, accepting...
Feelings hurt? Shame to the rescue!

Feelings hurt? Shame to the rescue!

Shame seems like it’s your ally – when your feelings are hurt, it will come to your rescue Shame’s primary goal is to “protect” you from getting your feelings hurt. As soon as your feelings are hurt, shame will come to the rescue to offer...