Shame Thrives in the Dark. Let the Light In.
“I am not a psychologist. I am not trying to offer expert advice or a prescription. But if there is one thing I know really well, it is what it feels like to carry shame around. And from my own experience, the only thing that has helped me loosen its grip is to bring it out into the light.”
“The Pretty One”: Redefining My Value
“Growing up, there was a strong focus on how I looked. People constantly called me pretty or cute but rarely anything else. If anyone ever called me strong, smart, brave or kind, it either didn’t happen often or wasn’t loud enough for me to actually hear it and believe it. I was just pretty.”