They left their all and followed Him. Their hope was placed in him, and even though he warned them about the events that had cast shadows on their very essence, it did not remove the pain and despair that had come to be their covering. We can quickly become lost in our shadows in a world that constantly rushes toward success. The pressure to Excel, to achieve our dreams, and to present a perfect exterior often alienates us from our true selves. Today, we'll unpack how shame and fear can weave a narrative of hopelessness, leaving us feeling adrift and disconnected.