Shame tells you that you are bad, wrong, and broken. It whispers that you are inherently flawed, not just that you have made mistakes. Shame unravels the story of belonging, the narrative of connection to something greater, the truth that you are unique and loved. This truth is embedded in the creative act of being […]

Shame: A painful feeling of regret, self-hate, and dishonor. Shame is a universal emotion, yet men and women experience it in profoundly different ways. Brene Brown, a renowned researcher, initially focused on women’s experiences with shame. However, a pivotal moment after a book signing shifted her perspective. She was approached by a man who asked […]

Definition of Grief: keen mental suffering or distress over affliction or loss; sharp sorrow; painful regret. Grief doesn’t have a plot. It isn’t smooth. There is no beginning and middle and end. Ann Hood I’ve been reflecting on the profound impact that unvoiced, hidden, and unprocessed grief has on our lives. Many people I speak […]