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