The role of guilt
How does guilt feel for you?⠀
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For me, it's this knowing feeling in my stomach and pain in my heart that makes me feel like I am a terrible, selfish person.⠀
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It's like the damage is done and there's nothing I can do to fix it, so I beat myself up for it.⠀
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I know...not overly productive or healthy...but it's a common way we all feel.⠀
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I was taught that feeling guilty meant that I was a good person.⠀
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And when I didn't feel guilty, I was selfish.⠀