Overcoming Shame

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Dear Brothers in Christ,

There have been several letters regarding shame lately. I would like to
begin a series on posts on this most important of topics, as many of us
allow "normal" shame to turn into toxic shame that propels us into problems
connected with low self-esteem and sexual acting out as a false medication.

The following is a SHAME TEST.

Read each of the following statements; then, choose the term from the list
which best describes your response. Put the number next to that term in the
blank beside each statement.

1 - Always
2 - Very Often
3 - Often
4 - Sometimes
5 - Seldom
6 - Very Seldom
7 - Never

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_____ 1. I often think about past failures or experiences of rejection.

_____ 2. There are certain things about my past which I cannot recall without experiencing strong, painful emotions (i.e., guilt, shame, anger, fear, etc.).

_____ 3. I seem to make the same mistakes over and over again.

_____ 4. There are certain aspects of my character that I want to change, but I don't believe I can ever successfully do so.

_____ 5. I feel inferior.

_____ 6. There are aspects of my appearance that I cannot accept.

_____ 7. I am generally disgusted with myself.

_____ 8. I feel that certain experiences have basically ruined my life.

_____ 9. I perceive of myself as an immoral person.

_____ 10. I feel that I have lost the opportunity to experience a complete and wonderful life.


_____ TOTAL (Add up the numbers of the items you have placed in the blanks.)
 

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