Hi there Friend,
Greetings from cold, wet and wintery Melbourne Australia where I am all rugged up in my thickest tracksuit pants, jumper (sweater), beanie and fingerless gloves and about to get settled under my electric throw blanket to warm up, just as soon as I send this email.
It's always amazing to me seeing what the season is in my clients part of the world and just how different our experiences can be and I hope you are currently as comfy as you can be with the weather you are having right now.
Do you ever find yourself experiencing feelings of shame because of your chronic illness Friend?
If so, then you are definitely not alone!
Feelings of shame are one of the most common and damaging issues that I see in our community and with the wonderful people who choose to work with me.
If this has been an issue for you, then my latest podcast will help.
Have a listen and if you find it helpful, please share it with anyone you think it could help.
New Podcast. Chronic Illness and Shame.
Of all the emotional issues that come with chronic illness, the most painful and most damaging is shame.
While guilt is about something we have done, shame is about who we are and all of the ways we feel that we are bad, wrong, weak, lacking or 'less than' that make us so very different to everyone else.
Especially when we compare ourselves to others who have our illness and who seem to be doing so much better than us.
In this episode I go through the typical kinds of statements and beliefs that you can feel when living with chronic illness, address some of the driving factors that create these feelings and explain why they leave you feeling so full of shame.
Things like:
I feel ashamed because I feel like I am failing to get better.
I feel ashamed because I am ruining my families lives.
I feel ashamed and embarrassed because I look so different than I did before.
If you live with chronic illness and struggle with feelings of shame, then this episode is for you and will help you understand why you feel the way you feel.
I would so appreciate it if you can leave a positive review for my podcast on your favorite podcast player!
Let’s help educate and spread the word of the practical realities and emotional issues that becoming chronically ill bring from those who know it best.
It is only by sharing our stories and experiences that we can help someone else know that they are not alone when it comes to chronic illness.
You can listen by clicking on the podcast image below or search and subscribe on your favorite podcast player.
If you are feeling stuck in shame and you really need someone who understands to help guide, support you and help you through it, then remember, to book your FREE Discovery Session with me now.
Let's meet up online, have a chat and see what we can achieve together.
wam wishes
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