We cannot grow when we are in shame, and we can't use shame to change ourselves or others.

Anonymous
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When we feel ashamed, we are pressed against the wall. We can't grow or change, and we can't be hardened against others, either. We cannot grow when we are in shame. If we choose to keep falling, we will keep falling. But if we choose to stand up and move forward, then we can stand up and move forward to something better.

Source: I Thought It Was Just Me: Women Reclaiming Power And Courage In A Culture Of Shame

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