Awww forgiveness is such a powerful thing. It's crazy we carry that shame from childhood and how strong those memories are.

many of us are even harder on ourselves than we are on others!

I recall going to see the work psych in the midst of a breakdown. She said 'you're yiur own harshest critic, aren't you?' ... my response was: 'great...now I have something else to feel bad about'. Luckily I saw the funny side of that...