From shame expert, former TEDx speaker, and Founder of icuTalks speaking ministry Presents a story for people of how to stop waiting for the armless to hug them Teaches readers how to stop treating themselves the same way their abuser does Shares 8 strategies for readers to reject shame instead of themselves Features concrete methods for how to walk away from toxic shame Lays out clear methods on how to stop expecting loved ones to change Solid teachings on how to avoid being motivated by hopeless hope Includes excellent psychological information to free readers from toxicity written in a non-clinical style Describes how readers can stop seeing someone else’s deflection as their reflection From the teachings of a psychotherapist: how to stop expecting healthy behavior from unhealthy people