Do you ever feel like there is a horrific “beast” inside of you?
Have you thought that something is deeply wrong inside, experiencing disconnection from those around you?
Do you maintain a beautiful exterior life while “demons” of shame haunt you internally?
If so, you likely resonate with these lyrics of the above video:
This video by Imagine Dragons vividly portrays an experience that is all too common for those battling addiction. On the surface, addicts act out behaviors that are self-destructive and confusing. We can be quick to judge them yet slow to understand. Many addicts are driven by deep shame, which can be the result of serious trauma, abuse, and/or self-injurious choices.
Shame is much different than guilt. Shame researcher Brene Brown explains that guilt says “I did something bad” whereas shame says “I am bad”. Those who live with this shame-based mentality tend to view their…
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