We must never tolerate dehumanization-the primary instrument of violence that has been used in every genocide recorded throughout history. And raging, fearful people from the right and left are crossing it at unprecedented rates every single day. If you’re offended by a meme of Trump Photoshopped to look like Hitler, then you shouldn’t have Obama Photoshopped to look like the Joker on your Facebook feed. When we hear people referred to as animals or aliens, we should immediately wonder, “Is this an attempt to reduce someone’s humanity so we can get away with hurting them or denying them basic human rights?” 5. When people call the president of the United States a pig, we should reject that language regardless of our politics and demand discourse that doesn’t make people subhuman. These are themes Brené explored in 'Daring Greatly', but in 'Braving the Wilderness' she takes it a step further, connecting our courage, authenticity and vulnerability - with what is needed in the world. When the president of the United States calls women dogs or talks about grabbing pussy, we should get chills down our spine and resistance flowing through our veins. Braving the Wilderness is a book not about fitting in, but being who we are - no matter what. If you felt belittled when Hillary Clinton called Trump supporters “a basket of deplorables” then you should have felt equally concerned when Eric Trump said “Democrats aren’t even human.” 3. If you are offended or hurt when you hear Hillary Clinton or Maxine Waters called bitch, whore, or the c-word, you should be equally offended and hurt when you hear those same words used to describe Ivanka Trump, Kellyanne Conway, or Theresa May.

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