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Free Online Support Groups for Shame

Shame can quietly shape how people see themselves, hide from support, or feel undeserving of care. Peer groups create a place to talk about that inner pain with more honesty and less isolation.

Live groups available daily.

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Tuesday Morning Body Doubling
Shae_MsOneDayAtATime

Shae_MsOneDayAtATime

Tuesday Morning Body Doubling

Body doubling for accountability

ADHD
Autism
Body doubling
5/16
Today 12:00β€―PM β€’ 90Β min
Good mornings, goals and gratitude's
CharityRoss

CharityRoss

Good mornings, goals and gratitude's

goal setting, positive start to your day

Goal-setting
Mindfulness
Self-care
10/16
Today 12:00β€―PM β€’ 90Β min
Quiet body double
elianaahava2022

elianaahava2022

Quiet body double

People who work better in the company of others

Body doubling
Feeling stuck
Lack of motivation
8/16
Today 1:30β€―PM β€’ 90Β min
Pop up! Morning group!
Dom_F

Dom_F

Pop up! Morning group!

A gentle ease into the day

General mental health
Self-care
Self reflection
1/16
Today 3:00β€―PM β€’ 60Β min
Topic context

Understanding shame

Shame thrives in silence, convincing us that we’re unworthy or fundamentally flawed. Left unspoken, it can impact everything from our relationships to our self-esteem. Peer support challenges that silence by providing a nonjudgmental space to express difficult emotions. In these sessions, people find that they are not alone in their feelings. Hearing others share similar experiences can be deeply healing. It helps break the grip of shame and builds a sense of belonging, which is essential for emotional growth and healing.

Why it helps

How peer support helps with shame

Peer support helps with shame because shame thrives in secrecy and self-silencing. A group can make it easier to name what feels hidden, feel less alone in it, and begin replacing harsh self-judgment with understanding.

Inside the room

What shame groups often cover

  • Self-judgment, secrecy, and feeling fundamentally flawed
  • How shame affects relationships, self-worth, and visibility
  • The overlap between shame, trauma, perfectionism, and fear
  • Compassion, language, and support that loosen shame’s hold
Good fit for

Who these groups may help

  • People carrying deep self-criticism or hidden emotional pain
  • Anyone who feels stuck in shame after relationships, trauma, or mistakes
  • People wanting a more compassionate conversation about worth and healing
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Frequently asked questions

What do shame support groups help with?

They can help people talk about deep self-judgment, secrecy, feeling fundamentally flawed, and the ways shame affects relationships and self-worth.

Why is shame so hard to talk about?

Shame often convinces people they will be judged, rejected, or exposed if they are honest. That is part of why peer spaces can matter so much.

Can peer support help loosen the grip of shame?

Yes. Hearing understanding instead of condemnation can make hidden pain feel more bearable and less defining.
1-on-1 support

Want to speak to someone one on one about shame?

Connect with a trained Peer Specialist for a private shame session.

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