16/09/2026
Guilt says, “I did something bad.”
Shame says, “I am bad.”
Shame isn’t the only cause of addiction, but for many of us it becomes part of the cycle. We use to escape how we feel, and then our using gives us even more reasons to feel ashamed.
Shame thrives in secrecy. One of the most powerful ways to break it is to start talking about it.
Recovery begins when we stop hiding.
