Overcoming shame from "summary" of Heavy by Kiese Laymon
Shame is a monster. A monster that swallows you whole, that tells you that you are never enough. It whispers in your ear, reminding you of every mistake, every flaw, every failure. It twists your reality, distorting the truth until you can't even recognize yourself anymore. But shame is also a liar. A liar that thrives in the darkness, in the silence. It feeds off your fear, your self-doubt, your isolation. It grows stronger when you keep it hidden, when you pretend it doesn't exist. It demands your obedience, your submission, your surrender. Overcoming shame is a battle. A battle that must be fought with honesty, with courage, with vulnerability. It requires you to face the monster head-on, to stare into its eyes and see it for what it truly is. It demands that you speak your truth, that you tell your story, that you refuse to be silenced any longer. To overcome shame, you must be willing to forgive your...
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