Beautiful post. I am someone who has been repeatedly toxically shamed as a formerly incarcerated person. Part of what has gotten me out of that shame is that now I have people who champion me and my growth, who see me as an asset, and who trust me. Part of their caring and support has allowed me to become a Recovery Coach. I choose this path because I want to snatch more people out of the deep well of shame that we all get put in by a world that now values cruelty over grace.
Thank you for sharing! Your journey is deeply inspiring. It’s no small thing to reclaim your dignity in a world that often tries to define people by their past rather than their potential. The fact that you’re now helping others climb out of that same well of shame speaks volumes about your strength and heart. One of my areas of specialty as a counselor is addictions, and in addition to being an addictions counselor for well over a decade, I also contribute to the research on what helps individuals stay in recovery - You've said it here! We need to stop the shame script and we need people like you who are willing to bridge connections and be with those in recovery. . I’m truly grateful for your voice in this space.
Beautiful post. I am someone who has been repeatedly toxically shamed as a formerly incarcerated person. Part of what has gotten me out of that shame is that now I have people who champion me and my growth, who see me as an asset, and who trust me. Part of their caring and support has allowed me to become a Recovery Coach. I choose this path because I want to snatch more people out of the deep well of shame that we all get put in by a world that now values cruelty over grace.
Thank you for sharing! Your journey is deeply inspiring. It’s no small thing to reclaim your dignity in a world that often tries to define people by their past rather than their potential. The fact that you’re now helping others climb out of that same well of shame speaks volumes about your strength and heart. One of my areas of specialty as a counselor is addictions, and in addition to being an addictions counselor for well over a decade, I also contribute to the research on what helps individuals stay in recovery - You've said it here! We need to stop the shame script and we need people like you who are willing to bridge connections and be with those in recovery. . I’m truly grateful for your voice in this space.
I appreciate it as a formerly incarcerated person. Often voices like mine are unheard or shut out of being leaders and advocates.