Healthy and Toxic Shame

Reflection
Trauma Creates Fear-Fulfilling Prophecies

Reflection
Why are we often unaware of carrying toxic shame

Reflection
Fear Created by Trauma Often Operates Unconsciously

Fear grabs our attention, taking over our bodies and minds. This is because fear evolved to warn us of potential threats and to spur us into protecting ourselves from those threats.
However, not all fear enters consciousness. Sometimes fear keeps us safe by operating in the background.