Suffocate Shame by Sharing Stories
Wow! This woman is just phenomenal. It’s the second book of Brené Brown’s that I’ve read this summer and her ability to cut through the crap by speaking such truth about the fundamentals in relationships is phenomenal. She is identifying relational tools using accessible language, which is so encouraging because I feel like it’s stuff I’ve believed myself for a while and tried to fight for in my own relationships. Her ability to explain the concepts of shame, vulnerability and worthiness are absolutely crucial in a world where, despite increased social media interaction, we are becoming more and more DISconnected with others and community. The core value that we were created for connection, to know and be known, is something I’ve been pondering on for a few years now and I’m so excited that it’s becoming more a part of mainstream conversation. If you are a leader, employee, parent, partner or a general human being having any kind of relationship with others