Compassion kills shame.

Shame is that cringy disgust feeling you get at the thought of the world discovering the undesirable parts of you. Its like someone peeping into the window where shame hides. Compassion is a gentle stroke of empathy that can relieve the pains of shame. What does shame prevent you from doing? Shame takes a stab at our self-esteem and confidence. Compassion may help to accept ourselves and give shame reason to come out of hiding.