The Shame We Carry: A Gentle Guide to Understanding Where It Comes From and How to Let It Go - Couverture souple

Larson, Julie

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ISBN 13 : 9798254356325

Editeur : Independently published, 2026

Synopsis

Do you ever replay conversations in your mind long after they happen?
Do small mistakes stay with you longer than they should?
Do you sometimes feel like everyone else seems to have life figured out except you?

If so, you’re not alone.

Many thoughtful, capable people carry a quiet weight that few others see: shame and self-criticism that shape how they see themselves.

In The Shame We Carry, Julie Larson offers a compassionate, grounded guide to understanding where those feelings come from — and how they slowly begin to loosen their grip.

Rather than offering quick fixes or unrealistic promises, this book helps readers recognize the patterns shame creates, understand how those patterns formed, and learn how to respond to themselves with greater clarity and compassion.

Written in Julie’s warm, supportive voice, this book meets readers where they are — with honesty, patience, and practical insight.

Inside this book, you’ll discover:

• The difference between guilt and shame — and why that distinction matters
• Why thoughtful, responsible people often carry more self-criticism than others realize
• How shame quietly shapes the way we interpret mistakes, memories, and relationships
• Why accepting kindness and praise can sometimes feel uncomfortable
• How self-critical thought patterns develop — and how awareness begins changing them
• Why past experiences that once felt shameful often become sources of strength and understanding

This book is especially helpful for readers who:

• Replay conversations or decisions long after they happen
• Struggle with self-criticism or feeling “not good enough”
• Feel like they are constantly trying to avoid mistakes
• Want to understand themselves more clearly without judgment or shame
• Prefer a calm, thoughtful approach to personal growth

Each chapter includes gentle reflection points and clear explanations designed to support different learning styles, including readers who prefer shorter sections and ADHD-friendly structure.

A different kind of self-help book

This is not a book about becoming perfect.

It’s a book about seeing yourself more clearly.

Because when people begin understanding the patterns of shame, something important happens:

The story they’ve been carrying about themselves begins to change.

And with that change comes something many people have been searching for all along:

Relief.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re harder on yourself than anyone else is, this book was written for you.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798254356325
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 191
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Manufactured by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg