Credibility and honesty dissolve in shaming labels. Negative labels kill relationships and serve as weapons in culture wars.

PTSD. Learn how trauma fuels chronic shame—and how to change the narrative. Reclaim your voice with compassion and ...

When you catch yourself critiquing every little detail about those around you, it might be time for a little introspection. A hyper-critical attitude often stems from internalized shame, as people ...

These emotions are often internalized and can become a part of our identity. They whisper that we are not enough, that we have failed in some way, or that we do not deserve to be happy or loved.

Ask Anna is a sex column. Because of the nature of the topic, some columns contain language some readers may find graphic. Dear Anna, I’m a poly, queer woman. Though my partners and I are hap… ...

Internalized capitalism generally refers to people who feel guilty when they rest, undervalue their achievements and prioritize work over well-being.

Internalized homophobia occurs when a person is subject to society’s negative perceptions, intolerance, and stigma toward people with same-sex attraction. They then turn those ideas inward ...