An experienced Sacramento bankruptcy attorney has likely processed many personal bankruptcy claims. This helps build a diverse background and relevant experience for the Sacramento bankruptcy attorney to rely upon. This can certainly help that Sacramento bankruptcy attorney be able to help relate to and assist his or her clientele. There is so much more that comes along with the territory of bankruptcy than people realize. There may be a process of human emotions that one must go through before they can begin to come to grips with their decision to file for bankruptcy. One of the emotions that can potentially cripple prospective bankruptcy filers is guilt. You may be overcome with the guilt that your selfish decisions are now affecting your entire family. This is especially true for people tempted to gamble their hard earned money on a regular basis. People who consistently lived above their means and consider their credit card to be their best friend may also be struck by a paralyzing sense of guilt. In fact anyone with the credit card philosophy of "never leave home without it" coupled with impulsive spending habits may experience guilt that their family must suffer the consequences of their poor choices. Another emotion that many bankruptcy filers report experiencing is shame or embarrassment. This can manifest itself in many different forms. You might be ashamed to face your own family or to face the world again following your bankruptcy. In some places, the local newspaper even publishes the names of recent bankruptcy filers. Along with their identities, the chapter filed an amount of assets versus liabilities. Open for public consumption, this can be extremely embarrassing to one's public image. Whether it is guilt, shame, or embarrassment that one feels as they progress through the bankruptcy process, the feelings should be addressed accordingly. They may require special attention so that they do not get too out of control.