There is such incredible joy and freedom available to us
if we are willing to face our fear and pain and move
through them. There is nothing more amazing to me than
the alchemy of recovery: reclaiming the creativity,
security, and play that was stolen long ago; creating
safety and rebuilding boundaries that had been
demolished; discovering powerful communication and
leadership skills; and often finding that all of these
strange new gifts seem to be stronger and more vibrant
than normal because they have been forged in such an
intense struggle for survival.