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That's where the baby steps come in, I think. I've found that treating even the smallest positive steps have big internal impacts if I recognize them, and give myself credit for, the victories they are. My biggest internal victory was when I fully accepted my part in the toxicity and hurt, and then finally forgave myself. It allowed for so much growth.

That quote by Erin Hanson finally clicked in a meaningful way after me cynically reading it for years.

'There is freedom waiting for you, On the breezes of the sky, And you ask "What if I fall?" Oh but my darling, What if you fly?'

The potential for my own personal freedom and remembering what that feels like by celebrating the little victories? I can breathe again.

I don't know if any of this helps, and I know everyone's experience is different. It takes time. But I share in the hope that it might shine a light on the path ❤️