Home/Emotions & Mental/Crying shame/ThoughtI remember the smell of that old upholstery—the rough, brown fabric that bit into the back of your legs if you wore shorts.crying shameShare this thoughtCopy linkShare on XDownload imageDoes this resonate with you?Share Your OwnBrowse MoreOthers have felt this tooI remember the smell of those old locker rooms, mostly. …orientation questioningElbows, damp wool, the metallic smell of the heater...anger suppressionI remember standing in front of that mahogany table, the air conditioning humming like a taunt while I felt the first damp itch under my arms.anxiety hidingI still remember the smell of that university library at midnight—it was all old paper and wet wool from the rain outside. …career path regretRelated ThemesAnger suppressionAnxiety hidingApathy guiltEmotional numbnessJealousy hiding