Foster Youth: Shame vs. Identity – Healing & Growth
The Invisible Burden: Helping Foster Children Overcome Shame
For children navigating the foster care system, safety is paramount, but it’s only the first step towards healing. Many carry a weight unseen by the outside world: the profound shame that stems from separation from their families. This shame, unlike guilt which focuses on actions (“I did something bad”), whispers a far more damaging message: “I am