Shame is one of the deepest wounds survivors carry. Narcissistic abusers deliberately plant shame, leaving clients believing “I’m not good enough” or “I’m the problem.”
Understanding Shame
Unlike guilt (“I did something bad”), shame says, “I am bad.” Survivors internalize years of criticism and gaslighting until shame becomes an identity. This often shows up as low self-esteem, depression, or difficulty forming safe relationships.
Healing Approaches
• Compassion-Focused Therapy – Teaching survivors to treat themselves with kindness.
• Group Therapy – Hearing “me too” breaks shame’s isolation.
• Trauma-Informed Care – Naming shame as a symptom of abuse, not truth.
Final Thought
Shame does not belong to survivors—it belongs to the abuser. Therapy helps survivors hand it back and reclaim self-worth.
👉 At Soteldo Psychotherapy Clinic, we help survivors transform shame into self-respect and resilience.
