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Patricia "Trisha" Perez
There comes a moment in every woman’s life when she stands at the precipice of something vast, something wild, something ancient and true that pulses in her bones. A moment when the weight of old versions, outdated roles, and inherited limitations feels unbearable—like an itch just beginning to be scratched.
A moment when her soul whispers: I WANT TO BE FREE.
But what does it truly mean to be free? Not the illusion of freedom wrapped in curated aesthetics, five-step formulas, or spiritual bypassing. Real freedom is the kind that ignites from within, rising through your womb, your blood, and every part of you. The kind of freedom that requires a reckoning, a shedding, a brazen surrender to your own becoming.
Dismantling the Illusions of Captivity
From birth, we are conditioned to shrink: to mold ourselves into the expectations of others, to silence our wild knowing, to trade authenticity for acceptance. We are shushed, told to quiet down and color within the lines, stifling our full expression from a young age. We are taught that freedom is external, something earned through validation, success, or compliance.
Yet, true liberation begins within. It is the act of dissolving illusions and stepping into the full force of your sacred power.
The Illusion of Shoulds – The expectations that dictate who you should be, what you should want, how you should live. Burn the shoulds that imprison your big dreams.
The Illusion of Perfection – The falsehood that you must be flawless before stepping into your power. Perfection is a mirage. Your magic lies in your rawness and your edges. Just be who you are and where you are at that very moment.
The Illusion of Approval – The belief that your liberation requires permission. It does not. You are the only authority over your destiny. Be the light you already are.
The Illusion of Scarcity – The fear that releasing the old will leave you empty. Emptiness is not absence. It is a fertile space for the extraordinary. Claim your abundance. It is your divine birthright.
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