We judge people in areas where weโre vulnerable to shame, especially picking folks who are doing worse than weโre doing. If I feel good about my parenting, I have no interest in judging other peopleโs choices. If I feel good about my body, I donโt go around making fun of other peopleโs weight or appearance. Weโre hard on each other because weโre using each other as a launching pad out of our own perceived deficiency.
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