Shame is a powerful emotion that can cripple the mind’s ability to assert itself. Toxic shame plays a central role in problems like addiction and depression. Identifying and tackling it is in many cases key to overcoming these types of afflictions.
The below illustrations were inspired by the words of former addicts and their experience of shame. The final illustration represents breaking free from it.
They are part of a campaign to raise awareness about the power of shame. Read more here.
