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When shame about your life circumstances prevents reconnection

I want to reconnect with old friends but I am embarrassed about how my life turned out and I keep putting off reaching out until I get my act together.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Shame tells us we must earn love through achievement, but friendship's gift is acceptance of who we are right now.

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