Vulnerability is the Bravest Space
/When you put yourself in the light, no one can hurt you Be unapologetic Listen to your authentic voice Trust It
Shame Busters
During our six weeks together, a major goal of the You Are Not Alone program is to lessen the heavy burden of shame survivors carry as a result of sexual trauma. In fact, there is an entire week devoted to “Overcoming Shame.” One of the effective tools I utilized in my own recovery was to create a folder on my computer entitled “Shame Busters.” This folder is comprised of quotations on healing, letters I have written to myself, poems, affirmations, and much more. I refer to them often and regularly create new ones. For those of you in the You Are Not Alone program, I invite you to share your own Shame Busters. And thank you.
Contribute to The Conversation & Share Your Own Shame Busters
Gentle Self Talk
/Talk to yourself the way you would talk to a dear friend.
Ignore ‘Em
/FOR THOSE THAT TRY TO SHAME YOU IN ANY WAY IGNORE 'EM AND GO 'HEAD ON!!!
No More Apologies For Just Being Human (perfection is no longer the goal)
/If I can't be who I am, then what's the point? It's not dignified to try so hard, it doesn't work, and it dimishes me. I'm not a fragile child anymore. Look at what I have overcome ~ I am a miracle and I deeply approve of myself. There is no time for smallness ~ I have meaningful things to accomplish.
Today, I will:
/(1) BE KIND To Myself.
(2) Stand TALL.
(3) Replace lies with the TRUTH.
(4) LAUGH.
(5) WEAR MY SCARS PROUDLY.