Our sense of belonging can never be greater than our level of self acceptance.
Shame derives its power from being unspeakable.
Guilt is just as powerful, but its influence is positive, while shame's is destructive. Shame erodes our courage and fuels disengagement.
Empathy is the antidote to shame.
Worthiness doesn't have prerequisites.
Everything that these folks are saying that they're trying to move away from, like comparison, perfectionism, judgement, and exhaustion as a status symbol - that all describes my life. It was more like a medical researcher studying a disease and figuring out he or she has it.