As a white person, I have carried shame about my role in perpetuating racism and shame of my white identity.  I believe that it is important for me to understand my role as a white person in perpetuating racism in order to be part of dismantling it.  Empathy,  compassionate accountability, and building shame resilience are tools that support me on my journey of healing from whiteness.  Brene Brown says that “shame resilience is the ability to recognize shame when we experience it, and move through it in a constructive way that allows us to maintain our authenticity and grow from … Continue reading Empathy Is The Antidote To Shame