There’s no reason to bring anyone into your shame.

It won’t make the loneliness go away.

It won’t make your unworthiness disappear.

It won’t make the powerlessness change.

It will just remind you of all those wounds you have been trying to run away from.

Recognize your shame gently and humbly

So that it can bear witness to the light

That will offer it the healing

It so truly deserves.