Many of us were taught to say yes, even when it costs us. Inspired by @Evelyn Diaz , let’s practice stronger boundaries together. Drop a GIF that shows your “no.” 💪 Here's mine.

And you have to start over, because you missed your ten required activities by ONE!!! 😂😂😂 That’s why it’s a rolling challenge…quitting is the ONLY way to lose 🤡 Nobody died. Have Fun!!!

👋Welcome to Permission To Leave If you’re here, it means you’ve been carrying a lot—responsibilities, guilt, expectations, and the weight of everyone else’s needs. This space is where we start putting some of that down. You don’t have to arrive perfect. You don’t have to know what’s next. You don’t have to be ready for a big move, a big leap, or a big change. Permission To Leave is a community for women who are finally choosing themselves again—slowly, gently, intentionally. Take your time. Explore. Breathe. You’re not behind. You're starting a new chapter. If you’re new here, you’re invited to introduce yourself with one simple sentence: ⭐“What’s something you want to feel more of in your life?” And if you’ve been here a bit—or found your way back after some time away—come share your answer too. We’re all growing and shifting, and it’s comforting to hear where our sisters are in their journey right now.💕

We’re kicking off something new in Permission To Leave, and it’s called Aim for the Flame. Nothing complicated. Nothing heavy. Just a simple, supportive way to build the habit of showing up—for yourself—and doing it with consistency and kindness. If that resonates with you, you’re welcome to join. How the “Aim for the Flame” challenge works: Show up on Skool each day in a small way—posting, commenting, liking, sharing a thought, responding to someone who needs support, or joining a conversation. Ten small activities a day is what Skool counts, but the spirit of this challenge is simply presence. You can post inside this community or in other members’ communities. Supporting each other across spaces helps all of us stay active, connected, and engaged. What this challenge is not: A competition A measure of worth A “you failed if you miss a day” situation If you skip a day, you just start again. No drama, no shame, no penalty. The flame is just a tool—nothing more—to help you practice consistency in a way that feels sustainable. If you want to join Aim for the Flame, drop a note below: Why are you aiming? What do you hope to build or strengthen? And as you move along, come back here to share your progress, your wins, or if you need a little encouragement on a tough day. That's the best part of the challenge—letting others show up for you when you need it. This is open to anyone who wants a gentle nudge to keep moving forward. Who’s in?

Powerful Ted Talk by Sheryl Lee Ralph. My favorite nugget give yourself "permission to take up space"🔥 Watch to the end where I share my takeaways and a bit of my personal story. (I just realized the video was playing at 1.5X😭. If that's too fast, try it at 0.75X. I promise I'll get better with practice😂)