By Kendra Cherry — 2020
Survivor’s guilt is a particular kind of guilt that develops in people who have survived a life-threatening situation.
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Our culture has taught us that we do not have the privilege of being vulnerable like other communities.
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Guilt and shame can lead to depression, anxiety, and paranoia, but they also nudge us to behave better. Research suggests that they serve an important, adaptive function important for human survival.
At the end of the day, guilt and shame are crucial social emotions, as they keep people from acting in pure self-interest.
At a weekend workshop I led, one of the participants, Marian, shared her story about the shame and guilt that had tortured her.