Ashamed Quote by Amber Hollibaugh
“When people give up sex and give up love or they only have love in the context of tradition then I think we're missing the opportunity of saying to each other building community, building desire in community gives all of us the possibility of learning how to be who we always were terrified we'd find out we were, and then not be ashamed of it and to not have our desire and our love embedded in shame is a profound thing and it's part of what drives the movement.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Community Building Talk, 2015
It argues that love and desire should be expressed collectively, not confined to traditional or shameful frameworks, fostering authentic self‑acceptance and communal growth.
In simple terms: Love should be shared openly in community, not hidden by tradition or shame.
Key Takeaway
Embrace desire openly within supportive communities.
Themes
love
community
authenticity
self‑acceptance
desire
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- LGBTQ+ gatherings
- support groups
- activist workshops
- online forums
Key Concepts
Queer theory
social constructionism
collective identity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can communities ensure consent while fostering openness?
- What boundaries protect personal intimacy?
A Different Perspective
May overlook individual privacy or consent concerns.
