I came from a life of many challenges. The greatest challenge was overcoming my fear of leaving a high control religion. I was plagued with feelings of obligation and guilt. Somehow, I would have to find the mental strength to become empowered to take control of my life. That is when I realized that I had to let go. If that was not enough, I also had to recover from a nearly fatal domestic violence incident. Despite the sufferings that came from living through these traumas, I was able to gain a new perspective and inner awakening that launched me onto this amazing life-affirming path of healing and self-discovery.