Dear Friends,

We all should understand that the shame is a part of life
If you work in the mental health field,
people think of it as gratitude, change, healing.

But the truth is…
Sometimes we too experience
misunderstanding, anger, shame.

A family approached us.
The wife was suffering from postpartum depression,
excessive anxiety, low self-esteem,
the guilt of “Am I wasting my husband’s money?”
She continued to take a few sessions.
But the guilt and inferiority complex inside her,
wouldn’t let her stay calm.
She was later admitted to the hospital.
Medication began.
My team was in full support during that time.
We helped her to regain her mental balance.
But the unexpected happened.
The money was asked for back.
It wasn’t a respectful request…
it was a repeated request.

We explained the sessions are based on time, talent,
staff salaries, and organisational costs.
But when emotion prevailed
explanation was not enough.
The computer was broken by the woman's husband in anger.
Our employees were threatened.
The police came.
At that time
Losing money is not painful.
Shame is painful.
After many years of service
you are questioned.
Your justice is doubted.
Your hard work is not appreciated.
This is another face of life.

An important fact here is to understand is:
Shame is not at all a sign of failure.
It is the experience of those who live responsibly.
If you run an organisation,
If you serve people, You will not always be understood.

Sometimes
• Your purpose may be misunderstood
• Your hard work may not be appreciated
• Your silence may be considered weak

At that time, there are two choices:
1. You can respond with emotion
2. You can stand with respect

We chose respect and we moved forward.
Because
one incident cannot destroy years of service.

The life lesson here is:

If you stand tall,
the wind will blow harder.
If you stand in the light,
the shadow will also come.
Humiliation is a life-giving test.
Dealing with it is the true mental strength.
The strength to not become angry,
not become bitter, but to stand with law and peace in hand — that is success.
Being in the field of mental health,
we need to see all human emotions.
It may be gratitude.
It may be love.
It may be shame.

But remember:
Shame is temporary.
Respect is permanent.

You too may have experienced shame, it is not permanent.

Have a great day ahead!