We
continue our 12-part series on shame, based on Brene′ Brown’s book, Daring Greatly.
Our
publishing schedule will be Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Each
week we are introducing each blog with this quote from Brene′.
“People
often want to believe that shame is reserved for people who have survived an
unspeakable trauma, but this is not true.
Shame is something we all experience.
And while it feels as if shame hides in our darkest corners, it actually
tends to lurk in all of the familiar places.
Twelve ‘shame categories’ have emerged from my research.”
Today’s
Topic …
Family
Shame
over one’s family can be a huge obstacle to overcome. Having skeletons in the family closet is next
unto a death sentence and shame can rear its ugly head and beat us down over
this one.
Of
course we could change our name and hide as much of our negative family history
as possible, but we still live with the knowledge inside of us.
I
find the best advice straight from Brene’s book. Listen to this:
“If you own your story you get to write the ending.” You may not like
what your family stands for and the shame associated with that story, but you
get to help create a different ending.
Love that.
Brene
reminds us of this great quote:
“I am not what has happened to me. I am what I choose to become.”
~Carl Jung
Gotta
love the power of choice.
Has
your family done you wrong, shamed you, and given you a tough row to hoe? Take over the telling of your family history
and begin by creating a different picture, a different outcome and an improved
reputation.
Always,
always … seek professional help at any level when the overwhelming overwhelms.
P Michael Biggs
Offering
Hope
Encouragement
Inspiration
One Word
at a Time
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