"That quote seems to be a take off from a lot of quotes: “your mind is like an unsafe neighborhood; don't go there alone.” ― Augusten Burroughs Definately a great quote!
Shame has never been a part of my diabetes that I can recall.…"
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Valerie Spain commented on Valerie Spain's blog post 'Shame and Illness'"Love the tattoo! :) It seems like you had a great attitude from the beginning-I'm getting there. Thanks for sharing your story."
acidrock23 commented on Valerie Spain's blog post 'Shame and Illness'"I don't seem to have issues w/ shame. I was dx'ed when I was in high school and felt so ghastly when I was falling apart that I liked getting it fixed. Then, I went to college and got into a fairly heavy party scene so I just went with…"
Valerie Spain commented on Valerie Spain's blog post 'Shame and Illness'"I love that quote! Yes, shame seems always ready to spring up-but it sounds like you have a lot of awareness about this issue. It's hard to wade through when it surfaces, but awareness of it makes it much more likely you will :). It certainly…"
Judith commented on Valerie Spain's blog post 'Shame and Illness'"It is good food for thought, Valerie. I used to think it was particularly a women's issue, but have learned that was definitely one of my own erroneous assumptions!I've read a couple books about how difficult this issue is for those with…"
Valerie Spain commented on Valerie Spain's blog post 'Shame and Illness'"Thanks Kathy and Judith for commenting on this post-I'm still trying to articulate this subject of shame and how it affects diabetes self-care. I appreciate your feedback."
Judith commented on Valerie Spain's blog post 'Shame and Illness'"Take a breath and be clear. I just last week learned what TED is, via a New Yorker article. Shame is a VERY important topic and one I grew up with as a child of the 50s and 60s. Develop your subject. Talk to those of us who deeply know Shame but…"
Kathy commented on Valerie Spain's blog post 'Shame and Illness'"I have dealt with deep shame all of my life - dx'd in 1974, at age 21. DB meant that there was something inherently wrong with my body, and therefore me. None of my friends at the time knew I had it, even men I was dating.
The more I concealed…"
Valerie Spain posted a status"Thanks everyone for such a lovely welcome. I'm am looking forward to exploring the site-"
Doris D left a comment for Valerie Spain"WELCOME TO OUR LOVING, CARING, AND UNDERSTANDING FAMILY MY FRIEND!!! Great to have you here with us!!!!Please feel free to check out our Forum, Blogs and Groups here!!! If u have any questions please feel free to ask any of us or put it on our…"
Marie B left a comment for Valerie Spain"hi Valerie, welcome to the community! we are having a live chat this afternoon, hope you can join us
http://www.tudiabetes.org/events/live-videochat-with-dr-richard-jackson-of-joslin-diabetes-center"
Valerie Spain commented on Ginger Vieira's video
#26 - SLAM POETRY: My Diabetes Anniversary
"I voted for your video education project. Good luck! I have a blog and will eventually incorporate audio-maybe video. I like your stripped down approach to production. :)"
Valerie Spain posted a status"Thanks everyone for the welcomes. I visited the TuDiabetes site a while ago–lots of changes for the better :) since then."
Linda G left a comment for Valerie Spain"We're so happy that you're finally here! Welcome home Valerie.... This is a great place to share, to learn, and to grow...all the while meeting new people world wide, and making friends.
Take a peek at some the groups when you get a…"
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- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes has
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- December 15, 1993
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- I've lived over 20 years with T1 without complications and for that I'm very grateful. My mindfulness practice is a key factor in my self-care along with diet and exercise. I don't label myself-I really dislike the word "diabetic" and never use it if at all possible. I'm so much more than this condition!
I'm training to be a diabetes lifestyle coach and have done the MB-EAT (Mindfulness-Based Eating Awareness Training) to incorporate mindfulness in diabetes care.I use the work of Megrette Fletcher and Michelle May to guide my practice.
Valerie Spain's Blog
Shame and Illness
Posted on July 20, 2012 at 1:00pm 8 Comments 0 Likes
Copied from my blog notadiabetic.wordpress.com:
I think shame is a key factor in how we deal with illness.
I listened to 2 great TED talks from Brene Brown about shame and vulnerability. Her first talk on vulnerability went viral and she followed with shame. Shame asks 2 questions: what do you think you're doing? and if you get past that, the next question is: Who do you think you are?
It's taken me a long time to…
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- At 7:41am on July 20, 2012, Doris D said…
WELCOME TO OUR LOVING, CARING, AND UNDERSTANDING FAMILY MY FRIEND!!! Great to have you here with us!!!!Please feel free to check out our Forum, Blogs and Groups here!!! If u have any questions please feel free to ask any of us or put it on our forum. To answer any of us back just hit the "comment back "bar under our comments and you will go to our page where you can leave a comment to us and also read abit about us.
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- At 7:13am on July 20, 2012, Marie B said…
hi Valerie, welcome to the community! we are having a live chat this afternoon, hope you can join us
http://www.tudiabetes.org/events/live-videochat-with-dr-richard-jackson-of-joslin-diabetes-center
- At 4:49am on July 20, 2012,
Stress said…
Welcome to a great site Valerie!!
- At 5:51pm on July 19, 2012, Linda G said…
We're so happy that you're finally here!
Welcome home Valerie....
This is a great place to share, to learn, and to grow...all the while meeting new people world wide, and making friends.
Take a peek at some the groups when you get a chance. Just go to the top of your page, and click on "Groups".
Once in, you can either peruse the wide array of available groups....or simply type a specific interest in the space provided.
Take in some of the blogs/discussions as well.
The resource boxes at the top of the home "Home" page, and
"About us" at the very bottom of your page and every page (the footer), offer you more information still.
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Hope you find the support and information you came looking for.
Here is a useful link to get you on your way:
http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
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Take care....and keep in touch!
- At 4:58pm on July 19, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Welcome to our wonderful family. We are a very caring and supportive group. Questions? Please feel free to ask us. Please read the BLOGS, the FORUMS, and check out the many GROUPS for much valuable advice and information. WELCOME!!! I lived in Lexington for many years and was an Educator in Arlington.
- At 2:18pm on July 19, 2012,
brokenpole said… Welcome to the family! On this forum you will learn so much. Most of all you will learn that you are not alone. Everyone here is supportive and will provide answers to your questions. Search the site for answers. Read the discussions and blogs for information. There are videos to help you understand diabetes and its treatment. Most of all there is family to talk to and even to vent to, if needed. Welcome home.
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