There's no evidence that vulnerabilty is weakness.
Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage.
Vulnerability is not weakness. And that myth is profoundly dangerous.... Vulnerability is the birthplace of connection and the path to the feeling of worthiness. If it doesn't feel vulnerable, the sharing is probably not constructive.
Shame corrodes the very part of us that believes we are capable of change.
Courage is telling our story, not being immune to criticism.
Perfectionism is a self destructive and addictive belief system that fuels this primary thought: If I look perfect, and do everything perfectly, I can avoid or minimize the painful feelings of shame, judgment, and blame.