Shame hates it when we reach out and tell our story. It hates having w…

Brené Brown
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Shame hates it when we reach out and tell our story. It hates having words wrapped around it - it can't survive being shared. Shame loves secrecy... When we bury our story, the shame metastasizes. ✨ The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are. Book by Brené Brown, August 27, 2010.
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