Stronger in the Difficult Places: Heal Your Relationship with Yourself by Untangling Complex Shame - Tapa dura

Sinopsis

An empowering invitation to leave complex shame behind, forgive yourself, and live free from the burden of secrecy—by a clinical psychologist with an inspiring personal story.

Have you ever felt burdened by shame and secrecy? Do you want to reclaim your voice and your worth? Are you ready to stop hiding and start healing? If so, then you are not alone. Many people grapple with the weight of their past and the pain that often accompanies it.

In Stronger in the Difficult Places, Dr. Zoe Shaw shares her unflinchingly honest story of finding self-forgiveness and triumph over a lifetime of shame, stemming from racial identity struggles as a Black girl, a teen pregnancy, a forced adoption, a dysfunctional marriage, and the mistaken belief that having a child with special needs was a punishment. 

As it is with many who suffer trauma and the shame it creates, it would take years to untangle her false story—and would require learning rooted in psychology and science—to finally leave shame behind and find freedom on the other side. Dr. Zoe shares the insights she gained that allowed her to recognize complex shame, stop accepting false messages, create healthy internal and external boundaries, and embrace self-compassion and forgiveness—and she will equip you to do this in your own life.

Stronger in the Difficult Places will enable you to: 

• feel seen, understood, and hopeful there is a path out of shame
• name your shame story, identify ways you have abandoned yourself, and understand the difference between simple and complex shame—and how that applies to your experience
• set healthy boundaries that protect your well-being and relationships
• forgive yourself and embrace self-compassion

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