Doe Quote by Anne Lamott

There is no shame in therapy, no shame in seeking help.

— Tom Fletcher

“Sharing our experience with someone who loves and supports us helps us feel less isolated and alone with our shame. Because the whole point…

— Wendy Ulrich

“Shame is a magnificent isolator, too. It doesn’t allow you to confide in friends. You explain yourself by saying you can handle it yourself.…

— Kinitra Brooks

“From the recovery experience of hundreds of thousands of people, we know that there is an effective way out of this constricting and binding…

— Charles L. Whitfield

Shame cannot survive being spoken. It cannot tolerate having words wrapped around it. What it craves is secrecy, silence, and judgment. If you stay…

— Brené Brown

“According to Dr. Hartling, in order to deal with shame, some of us move away by withdrawing, hiding, silencing ourselves, and keeping secrets. Some…

— Brené Brown

Shame is not your friend. It depletes your power. Let go of shame and embrace your magnificence.

— Judith Orloff

“Shame is the bane of my existence both as a trauma therapist and as a survivor, as it is one of the most difficult…

— Amanda Ann Gregory

Today I will learn to reject shame. Shame is an overwhelming sense that who I am isn't good enough. I realize that I am…

— Melody Beattie

“Along with many other professionals, I’ve come to the conclusion that shame is much more likely to lead to destructive and hurtful behaviors than…

— Brené Brown

“The biggest potential for helping us overcome shame is this: We are “those people.” The truth is…we are the others. Most of us are…

— Brené Brown

I'm not afraid to admit I have therapy. It's nothing to be ashamed of, and it really does help.

— Emily Atack