Cursed Quote by Libba Bray
““... she was sure that all those things she'd been taught abut feeling shame were wrong. It was not a curse to fully inhabit your body. You were only as cursed as you allowed yourself to be.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Diviners by Libba Bray, 2012
Rejecting internalized shame frees personal embodiment and agency.
In simple terms: Letting go of shame empowers you.
Embrace your body without self‑imposed curse.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- therapy
- body image work
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What beliefs keep you feeling ashamed?
- How can you practice self‑compassion daily?
Shame can be deeply rooted and hard to overcome without support.