Doe Quote by Anne Lamott
“Good therapy helps. Good friends help. Pretending that we are doing better than we are doesn't. Shame doesn't. Being heard does.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Travelogue of a Common Reader, 1999
Therapy and supportive friends help; pretending to be fine doesn’t; shame is alleviated when heard
In simple terms: Being heard eases shame more than pretending to be fine
Seek honest support and be heard
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- counseling
- support groups
- confiding in friends
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What are you pretending about?
- Who can you trust to truly listen?
Pretending can deepen isolation