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Lauren is an ignitor of women’s empowerment, podcast host, writer, and conversation starter committed to women knowing, owning, and loving all of who they are. Lauren ignites others to stand in their own leadership, choose their reality, and never be ashamed of who they are. Visit her at www.laurendarlington.com and on Facebook and Instagram.

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Our Shame Does Not Have to Silence Us Unless We Let It

“Empathy’s the antidote to shame. The two most powerful words when we’re in struggle: me too.” ~ Brené Brown

There is so much power in giving yourself a voice; in choosing to use that voice for truth; in giving life to the secrets, judgment, and shame you keep hidden away. “Me too” can change someone’s life.

I learned this firsthand almost a decade ago. It changed my life, and it’s changed countless others around me.

I gave my shame a voice and she was loud, strong, and bold. She brought light to a secret others would have preferred I kept. …