Once Ashamed

Eye-Opening Moments Unleashed are real-life stories of adversity, encounters, and perspectives intertwined. They are moments that can lift your spirits, give you some food for thought, or move you. For the introspective mind that likes to reflect, discover, and find solutions or meaning in a complex life, this is for you. In this episode you will hear about Once Ashamed.

                                                                                       
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Transcript

Hello and welcome to episode #235 of Eye-Opening Moments Unleashed where you’ll hear stories of adversity, encounters, and perspectives intertwined. They are moments that can lift your spirits, give you some food for thought, or move you. For the introspective mind that likes to reflect, discover, and find solutions or meaning in a complex life, this is for you. I’m your host Emily Kay Tan. In this episode, you will hear about Once Ashamed.

Once Ashamed

Abandoned as a child, I was ashamed because I was a castaway.

But I landed in the hands of a loving grandmother who gave me an identity and a passion.

Poor, I was ashamed because I had little in my pocket.

But I learned to value all I had and that I had more valuable things than money.

Broke, I was ashamed because no relative helped me pay for college.

But luckily, my creativity stepped forward to help me find my way there.

Different, I was ashamed because I didn’t fit in any group.

But I learned I am special so that I could appreciate my uniqueness.

Shy, I was ashamed because I was awkward in social situations.

But I later learned that it was a skill I could learn, and I became talkative.

Alone, I was ashamed, because I was alone.

But I discovered that I enjoy my own company.

Deceived, I was ashamed because I didn’t know she would lie to me.

But the fire in my anger made me understand anger, and it soothed my soul.

Controlled, I was ashamed, because I didn’t know I had a controlling husband.

But I realized it and divorced him.

Divorced, I was ashamed because I deemed it a failure in my relationship.

But I later learned it took much courage to finalize it and move forward.

Stupid, I was ashamed, because I took many risks and fell.

But I learned many lessons and strengthened my character.

Failed; I was ashamed, because I never made a million dollars in business.

But I learned many lessons and sharpened many life skills.

Betrayed, I was ashamed because I was blindsided and did not know he would cheat on me.

But luckily, I didn’t marry him, or I would have an unfaithful husband.

Devastated, I was ashamed because I lost myself when we broke up.

But I found myself on an island nation where I could begin anew.

Lost, I was shamed because I lost my way in middle age.

But in the confusion, I found a new passion that comforted my soul.

Damaged, I was ashamed because I got hurt by one man after another.

But I learned more about myself and what I wanted in a relationship.

Frightened, I was ashamed because I created an invisible wall to keep others away.

But I knocked down the wall when I became a writer and podcaster.

Trapped, I was ashamed, because the five-year-old me created a sad story.

But I discovered it was up to me to allow myself to be loved and to love.

Old, I was ashamed because I could do nothing about it.

But I am grateful for all the wisdom I acquired.

I was once ashamed, but I am no longer ashamed.

Key Takeaway: Though I was once ashamed, I am no longer ashamed. A shift in perspectives and growth made all the difference.

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