Princess* Schaming

Red face. Eyes on the floor.

The urge to vanish into thin air right then and there.

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Somewhere between shame-laden emotional outbursts, embarrassment, and self-empowerment, we try to get to the bottom of shame and make the difference between shamelessness, defense against shame, and impudence tangible. From ancient traditions to contemporary literature to today’s trash TV: Shame is the quiet voice that expresses itself in every human relationship. It teaches us to stay small, strike the right note, and meet expectations before they’re even voiced.

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How can this feeling be overcome? Or do people need shame—does it serve a purpose? Is dealing with shame only possible together? Everyone knows shame—but it’s rarely discussed. It’s high time to change that.

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• By: saltymess Collective