Ostracism, Shaming, or Social Exclusion
A developmental context where a person experienced repeated rejection, shaming, or exclusion from peer groups, family systems, or communities. Belonging may have been withdrawn in response to difference, mistakes, or visibility, rather than repaired through connection. Over time, this can shape heightened sensitivity to social threat, avoidance or over-adaptation in groups, difficulty trusting acceptance, and an internal expectation of being pushed out or judged.
“I Am Ugly”
“I Am Ugly” is a core identity-level belief that wires the nervous system for shame, rejection sensitivity, and…
“I Am Disgusting”
The “I Am Disgusting” belief forms when natural emotions or bodily functions were shamed, leading to identity-level avoidance,…
“I Am Awkward”
It’s not just about being quiet or shy. The belief “I Am Awkward” runs deeper — turning everyday…
“I Am Unattractive”
“I’m not desirable.” This belief might whisper rather than shout, but its impact is deep. It fuels comparison,…
“I Am Shameful”
This belief convinces you that something about you is inherently bad or broken — not just that you’ve…
“I Hurt Everyone”
The belief “I Hurt Everyone” drives self-isolation, guilt, and a fear of closeness. It often forms when emotional…














