Hello friend,
Today, we’re having a conversation about shame, vulnerability, and how to know when it’s helpful to share about these hard moments with others.
It can feel confusing when it comes to deciding if we tell others, whether it’s friends and family or social media, about the struggles we have been through and are going through.
On one hand, sharing helps others feel that they are not alone. It shows them that we are all humans and we all experience struggle and make mistakes. It creates connection and support for those who thought they were alone.
On the other hand, though, it’s important that we are gentle with ourselves and check in. Sharing something when it still feels painful and when the healing is ongoing is not always the most supportive thing for us.
Maybe it’s not always time to share. Maybe one day it will be, and in the meantime, your own healing is the best way you can create more healing in the world.
In this episode, we’re talking about:
The pressure to have a perfect appearance, and the opposing pressure to share everything online
Ways to know when it feels right to share vulnerable moments, and when it might feel best to keep those things close to your heart
How to know when someone is a safe place for you to share in-the-moment challenges and big emotions
Shame and the human nature of finding our way through life, stumbling along the way
Mentions:
Simone Seol’s Shame Clinic is no longer available but you can check out her work here
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