Every major life decision I made came from my pain, guilt and shame...even down to the man I chose for a husband.

Elona Washington
About This Quote

When we go through a hard time in our lives, we often feel ashamed and we need to blame someone or something for it. Now, what we should realize is that we all have pain and guilt and shame. Most of the times, you will find that the pain, guilt and shame come from your own choices or actions. Sometimes, you may not even be aware of what caused them because you were too busy feeling guilty. The good thing about this quote is that it helps us to realize how much pain, guilt and shame we have been going through for a long time without any real reason.

Source: From Ivy League To Stripper Life: 10 Lessons Learned

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