If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can't survive. ― Brené Brown

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Scars are beautiful when we see them as glorious reminders that we courageously survived.

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Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change. ― Brene Brown

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You are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging. ― Brene Brown

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We cannot selectively numb emotions, when we numb the painful emotions, we also numb the positive emotions. ― Brené Brown

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What we know matters but who we are matters more. ― Brené Brown

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Authenticity is a collection of choices that we have to make every day. It's about the choice to show up and be real. The choice to be honest. The choice to let our true selves be seen. ― Brene Brown,

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Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen. ― Brené Brown

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Healthy striving is self-focused: "How can I improve?" Perfectionism is other-focused: "What will they think? ― Brené Brow

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The dark does not destroy the light; it defines it. It's our fear of the dark that casts our joy into the shadows. ― Brene Brown

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