Yes, I am imperfect and vulnerable and sometimes afraid, but that doesn't change the truth that I am also brave and worthy of love and belonging.

We cannot grow when we are in shame, and we can't use shame to change ourselves or others.

I think a lot of us are multiple things that don't always fit together neatly in a bio box.

Shame derives its power from being unspeakable.

Vulnerability is about showing up and being seen. It's tough to do that when we're terrified about what people might see or think.

The opposite of play is not work—the opposite of play is depression.

At the end of my life I want to be able to say I contributed more than I criticized.