The article “Shutting Shame Down” really hit home for me. I can remember countless times in my life when I felt greatly ashamed and wanted nothing more than to never have to get out of my bed again. However, hearing how I am not the only one in life with the awful feeling of shame is very encouraging.
I remember the day like it was yesterday. I was ten. My dad had picked me up from school, but the ride home was extremely quiet. Any noise than came from inside the car was me doing the talking or him giving a yes or no answer. After a few hours of being at home, he called me into his office along with my younger sister and mom. He sat my sister and I down on his lap and said the most heartbreaking words I’ve ever heard: “Joey died early this
