Recognizing that staying in a dangerous, abusive, and oppressive situation can be a matter of survival. Often moving toward healing and freedom is dangerous. When we give ourselves permission to think about, imagine, or contemplate healing something inside of us changes on a cellular level. With permission to heal, we allow new thoughts, new ideas, and new opportunities start to immerge. So without judgement, guilt, and shame, I invite you to notice and allow movement toward freedom and healing on your terms and at your pace.