Shame’s presence is ubiquitous and inserts itself into the genetic material of the human storytelling endeavor. One way to envision shame is as a personal attendant. Imagine that you have a completely devoted attendant attuned to every sensation, image, feeling, thought and behavior you have. However, imagine that your shame attendant’s intention is not good, is not to care for you but rather to infuse nonverbal and verbal elements of judgment into every moment of your life.
Good description of shame
