I Thought It Was Just Me: Women Reclaiming Power and Courage in a Culture of Shame

by Brené Brown

shame is so powerful that we sometimes feel shame just talking about shame.

We can never become completely resistant to shame; however, we can develop the resilience we need to recognize shame, move through it constructively and grow from our experiences.

When we are in shame, we don’t see the big picture; we don’t accurately think about our strengths and limitations. We just feel alone, exposed and deeply flawed.

I believe that we are all capable of developing resilience to shame. We are all capable of turning the pain caused by shame into courage, compassion and connection. Equally important, we are all capable of helping others do the same.