Jordan Davidson

@jordan-davidson | staff
Jordan Davidson is The Mighty's Managing Editor. Follow her on twitter @JA_Davids or email her at jordan@themighty.com.
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Welcome to the No Shame group!

Hello, welcome!

It can be hard to talk about the things that make us feel shame, especially when it relates to a stigmatized or taboo topic. When I was diagnosed with premature ovarian failure, and thus infertility, a few years ago, I couldn’t talk about it. I was swallowed by shame, furious that my body couldn’t do something others do so easily.

I gradually started opening up about it. Not exactly because I wanted to but because I needed to. I was wrapped in so many lies about why I was tired, bloated, angry, not drinking, etc. Eventually the lies became more exhausting than the shame.

Once I started talking about it I realized two things: 1) I felt better and 2) I wasn’t alone.

That’s what I hope you’ll find here in the No Shame group — a safe place where you can talk about the challenges you face without fear of judgment. It may not feel this way, but I guarantee you’re not alone. Even if people can’t relate to your specific experience, we can all relate to feeling silenced by shame.

We also have a weekly No Shame newsletter that features a story from the community. You can sign up for the newsletter by checking your email preferences.

#ChronicIllness #Disability #MentalHealth #RareDisease

Jordan Davidson
@jordan-davidson

Karen Lee (@sunnys) Happy you are here!

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Welcome to the No Shame group!

Hello, welcome!

It can be hard to talk about the things that make us feel shame, especially when it relates to a stigmatized or taboo topic. When I was diagnosed with premature ovarian failure, and thus infertility, a few years ago, I couldn’t talk about it. I was swallowed by shame, furious that my body couldn’t do something others do so easily.

I gradually started opening up about it. Not exactly because I wanted to but because I needed to. I was wrapped in so many lies about why I was tired, bloated, angry, not drinking, etc. Eventually the lies became more exhausting than the shame.

Once I started talking about it I realized two things: 1) I felt better and 2) I wasn’t alone.

That’s what I hope you’ll find here in the No Shame group — a safe place where you can talk about the challenges you face without fear of judgment. It may not feel this way, but I guarantee you’re not alone. Even if people can’t relate to your specific experience, we can all relate to feeling silenced by shame.

We also have a weekly No Shame newsletter that features a story from the community. You can sign up for the newsletter by checking your email preferences.

#ChronicIllness #Disability #MentalHealth #RareDisease

Jordan Davidson
@jordan-davidson

Hillary Colby (@hillarycolby) Thanks for joining us!

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Welcome to the No Shame group!

Hello, welcome!

It can be hard to talk about the things that make us feel shame, especially when it relates to a stigmatized or taboo topic. When I was diagnosed with premature ovarian failure, and thus infertility, a few years ago, I couldn’t talk about it. I was swallowed by shame, furious that my body couldn’t do something others do so easily.

I gradually started opening up about it. Not exactly because I wanted to but because I needed to. I was wrapped in so many lies about why I was tired, bloated, angry, not drinking, etc. Eventually the lies became more exhausting than the shame.

Once I started talking about it I realized two things: 1) I felt better and 2) I wasn’t alone.

That’s what I hope you’ll find here in the No Shame group — a safe place where you can talk about the challenges you face without fear of judgment. It may not feel this way, but I guarantee you’re not alone. Even if people can’t relate to your specific experience, we can all relate to feeling silenced by shame.

We also have a weekly No Shame newsletter that features a story from the community. You can sign up for the newsletter by checking your email preferences.

#ChronicIllness #Disability #MentalHealth #RareDisease

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Use two words to describe your week so far.

Sweet plus sour? Infinite and heavy? Hopeful yet uncertain?

Share your combos in the comments below.👇

#MightyMinute #CheckInWithMe #RareDisease #Disability #ChronicIllness #Parenting #Autism #Cancer #MentalHealth #ChronicPain #Anxiety #Depression #thursdaythoughts

Jordan Davidson
@jordan-davidson

tiresome and long