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As humans, we long for joy, connection, and belonging. The greatest obstacle in our way is shame. Shame makes us believe that we are inherently and irreparably flawed, and therefore unworthy of love and connection. We deal with shame in a few ways. Some of us hide, withdraw, and silence ourselves. Some deal with shame by seeking to appease and please others. And others become aggressive and try to gain power by shaming the people around them. These strategies may be our natural response, but they don’t help us effectively navigate shame. What we need most is to share our stories and experiences with someone we trust. Someone who can offer a compassionate and non-judgmental presence, and remind us that we are not alone, abnormal, or unworthy. Just as shame happens in community, it can be healed in community. What triggers shame for you? What are you afraid of people discovering about you? Think of someone who has earned the right to hear your story; someone who can offer you the connection and empathy you need. What might it be like to share your shame experience with them? What might hold you back?

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  1. Summer Summer Summertime by Faith Blackwell, Image 1.

    Faith Blackwell

    Summer Summer Summertime, 2026

    Photography on Canvas

    36 x 12 in (91.44 x 30.48 cm)

    $650

  2. Dwell by Taylor Bamgbose, Image 1.

    Taylor Bamgbose

    Dwell, 2025

    Acrylic and Oil on Canvas

    48 x 36 in (121.92 x 91.44 cm)

    $6,000

  3. Vintage With A Twist by Faith Blackwell, Image 3.

    Faith Blackwell

    Vintage With A Twist, 2024

    Photography on Canvas

    $1,500

  4. You Carry Me by Taylor Bamgbose, Image 1.

    Taylor Bamgbose

    You Carry Me, 2024

    Acrylic on Canvas

    24 x 24 in (60.96 x 60.96 cm)

    $1,250

  5. I Contain Multitudes by Taylor Bamgbose, Image 1.

    Taylor Bamgbose

    I Contain Multitudes, 2023

    Oil and Acrylic on Canvas

    20 x 20 x 1.5 in (50.8 x 50.8 x 3.81 cm)

    $1,100

  6. Searching For Escape by Taylor Bamgbose, Image 1.

    Taylor Bamgbose

    Searching For Escape, 2022

    Acrylic on Canvas

    48 x 36 in (121.92 x 91.44 cm)

    $2,000

  7. In Hiding by Taylor Bamgbose, Image 1.

    Taylor Bamgbose

    In Hiding, 2021

    Oil and Acrylic on Canvas

    $750

  8. Freefall (Unmoored) by Taylor Bamgbose, Image 3.

    Taylor Bamgbose

    Freefall (Unmoored), 2021

    Acrylic and Oil on Canvas

    30 x 40 in (76.2 x 101.6 cm)

    $875

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Taylor Bamgbose

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