I come from «shameless» caretakers, abandonment, ridicule, abuse, neglect — perfectionistic systems I am empowered by the shocking intensity of a parent's rage The cruel remarks of siblings The jeering humiliation of other children The awkward reflection in the mirrors The touch that feels icky and frightening The slap, the pinch, the jerk that ruptures trust I am intensified by A
racist, sexist culture The righteous condemnation of
religious bigots The fears and pressures of schooling The hypocrisy of politicians The multigenerational shame of dysfunctional family systems MY NAME IS TOXIC SHAME
Peel the
religious paint away from these folks - whether they be Christians, Muslums, Jews, Hindus - and all you have are a collection people who are
racists,
bigots and misogynists, who are too small - minded to take full, personal responsibility for their thoughts, fears and prejudices.
Furthermore, the judge who ruled against the Leeds Adoption Agency said very firmly: «Those who follow
religious beliefs long established across Europe can not be equated with
racist bigots.