This is why it is important to think about specific issues when we try to identify the people with whom we can reach out. Sometimes these “reaching out” questions help when you look at them by shame categories: • Who are the individuals and groups who form your connection network? • Who reaches out to you with empathy and support? • Who are the individuals and groups who form the shame web around these issues? • When you see people who are struggling with these issues, do you reach out with empathy or do you insulate yourself?
