Specific · Hiding

Taking-Up-Less-Space

Part of the Shame & Guilt Wheel

What is Taking-Up-Less-Space?

Making yourself smaller — quieter, less present, less visible — to avoid shame.

When you might feel taking-up-less-space

Taking-Up-Less-Space is a specific form of shrinking, which itself is a type of hiding. You might experience this feeling in situations where hiding is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define taking-up-less-space.

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