Unfortunately, I know all about feeling ashamed of who I am, for what I do, for children not behaving, etc, etc, etc.

I grew up knowing I should be the person my parents wanted me to be, especially my father. Don't act out. Don't stand out in a negative way. Do as they say. Don't be yourself. It's only through my coaching sessions that I realized just how deep the feeling of shame is rooted in my being, and I am pulling it out, root for root. I refuse to be ashamed anymore for who I am.