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
Wishing the president would die is
shocking and the Michelle Obama
remark, of course, ignited a firestorm over the «send «em back to Africa» suggestion long used by
racists.