This is a common and influential belief: “Something has happened in my life that has caused who I am to be permanently stained, and it will radiate negativity in me forever.” For some people it seems that they believe that they have a psychological ‘stain’, which prevents them from experiencing lo

1. I am fundamentally flawed The essence of ourself has no flaws at all. Our weaknesses can become our strengths- someone who’s experienced addiction can help a lot of people to recover. 2. Disloyalty and Abandonment “I cannot expand to my full success because I would be abandoned by the tribe