For years I carried a heavy shame about the way I was treated at work, like something was wrong with me. Lately that's shifted. When someone crosses a line now, I can name it plainly and stand my ground without shaking. The shame I used to haul around wasn't mine to begin with, and setting it down feels like breathing again.
More people experience this than they realize.
You've learned to stand up for yourself and let go of shame that was never yours.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.