In this powerful and compassionate episode of Living Your Best Life, titled “It’s Not Your Fault,” Suzanne Wachtel, LCSW, speaks directly to those who have carried blame for pain that was never theirs to own. Suzanne explores how self-blame often develops through relationships, childhood experiences, trauma, or emotional manipulation—and why letting go of that burden is essential for healing. With warmth and reassurance, she reminds listeners that acknowledging what wasn’t their fault is not about avoiding responsibility, but about reclaiming self-worth, clarity, and peace. This episode offers validation, relief, and an invitation to begin releasing shame and stepping into self-compassion.
Reflection Questions:
In what areas of your life have you taken on blame that may not truly belong to you?
How has self-blame affected your self-worth, relationships, or sense of peace?
What might change for you if you allowed yourself to fully believe, “This wasn’t my fault”?
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