The Day I Finally Breathed Underwater Freedom, for me, is the exact moment I learned to dive. Twelve metres down, regulator in my mouth, heart hammering against my ribs, eyes wide open in turquoise silence. I realised I could breathe in a place that once felt impossible. That was the same feeling I had the morning the divorce was final: I can breathe again. And I no longer need anyone’s permission. Brené Brown’s Voice in My Head Brené Brown has been my quiet compa