Overcoming guilt and shame is part of the process from "summary" of When He's Married to Mom by Kenneth M. Adams
Guilt and shame are powerful emotions that can hold us back from living our lives to the fullest. These feelings often stem from childhood experiences and can become deeply ingrained in our psyche. When we carry guilt and shame with us, it can impact our relationships, our self-esteem, and our overall well-being. In the context of a mother-son relationship, feelings of guilt and shame can be particularly complex. Sons who feel overly responsible for their mothers' emotions may carry a heavy burden of guilt, feeling that they are never doing enough to make their mothers happy. On the other hand, sons who have been enmeshed with their mothers may feel shame for not asserting their own needs and boundaries. Overcoming guilt and shame is a crucial part of the healing process. It requires acknowledging and accepting these feelings, understanding thei...
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