At this moment in our current news, we are seeing many people from different walks of life speaking up.

Ending years of silence and oppression.

Speaking up about the atrocities they have experienced, the abuse they have suffered, and the sorrow they have carried.

It feels like a movement, which is rippling worldwide.

Much of this in the UK and US has been about women, gender equality and the balance of power.

To me, it signals a larger shift that is taking place - a shift in responsible ethics, authentic power, courage and integrity. It is about all those who have been oppressed, or continue to be oppressed, in some way.

The old rules do not work; this is the tipping point for a shift in culture.

Each shadow that is brought to light, is a step toward growing awareness for all.

Each movement forward is a movement towards equality for all.

It is the next stage in our collective story - the oppression and the determination to rise strong; the darkness and the light.

I see this as a collective of people "rising strong". This phrase comes from Brene Brown, a researcher who has interviewed thousands of people on the topics of vulnerability, shame, courage and rising strong.

As Brene says, "Courage transforms the emotional structure of our being".

And collectively, this courage will transform the emotional structure of our society.

Each person that is rising strong from oppression, whether quietly or publicly, is forming part of a greater wave of change. An opportunity to grow even more empathy for others still experiencing oppression around the world.

So this is in support of you.

You are the bravest of the brave.

You, who have struggled and wept.

You, who have suffered and broken.

You, who are rising strong.

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