- [[Parts]] of us may feel that having parts with certain kinds of burdens, beliefs, and roles is wrong or something to be ashamed of or embarrassed about. - Parts of us may fear the uncomfortable truths and trauma that might be revealed if we were to look honestly at ourselves. See: [[Healing is painful and uncomfortable]] - Parts of us may believe that we need to be perfect, and looking honestly at ourselves would reveal imperfections. That said, [[IFS]] provides a way to work directly with the parts that fear the truth by addressing their concerns, healing the parts of them they're protecting or protecting us from, helping them trust [[Self]], and helping them let go of limiting beliefs and roles. See also: [[Healing and awakening is hard]]