Never, Madison, look at me.” She held my sobbing face in…
““Never, Madison, look at me.” She held my sobbing face in her hands, “Never regret the choices you make.” She brought me into her frail chest, rubbing circles with her hands on my back. “You made the best choices you could at the time. These same choices might not work at another time, but for the moment, they’re your choices. Own them and take responsibility for them. Never let anyone make you feel shame. Never let anyone make you doubt yourself. Pick yourself up, my dear beautiful girl. You are loved.””
About This Quote
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Embrace choices, own them, and reject shame; responsibility empowers personal growth
In simple terms: Own choices, reject shame, take responsibility
Own choices, reject shame
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Ignoring responsibility can perpetuate regret
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- empathetic
- supportive
What choice are you avoiding owning?;How does shame affect your decisions?