--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Sadness is a super important thing not to…" description: "\"Sadness is a super important thing not to be ashamed about but to include in our lives. One of the bigger problems with sadness or depression is there'..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/67a/mike-mills-12624_ashamed_sadness-is-a-super-important-thing-not-t_3193631.jpg" --- # Sadness is a super important thing not to be ashamed about… ![“Sadness is a super important thing not to be ashamed about but to include in our lives. One of the bigger problems with sadness or depression is there's so much shame around it. If you have it you're a failure. You are felt as being very unattractive.” quote by Mike Mills](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/67a/mike-mills-12624_ashamed_sadness-is-a-super-important-thing-not-t_3193631.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/67a/mike-mills-12624_ashamed_sadness-is-a-super-important-thing-not-t_3193631.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/67a/mike-mills-12624_ashamed_sadness-is-a-super-important-thing-not-t_3193631.jpg) > “Sadness is a super important thing not to be ashamed about but to include in our lives. One of the bigger problems with sadness or depression is there's so much shame around it. If you have it you're a failure. You are felt as being very unattractive.” [Mike Mills](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mike-mills/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Sadness is a valuable emotion that should be acknowledged rather than hidden, because shame worsens mental distress. **In simple terms:** Sadness is okay and should be accepted. Key Takeaway Accept sadness, reduce shame. Themes mental health emotion stigma Mood empathetic thoughtful Type therapeutic inspirational When to use this quote - therapy sessions - personal journaling - support groups - daily reflection Key Concepts psychology self‑acceptance Questions to Reflect On - What would happen if you shared your sadness? - How can you normalize emotional honesty? 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