release
/ri-ˈlēs/ — verb, noun

1. (verb) to let go of what no longer serves—habits, people, places, versions of yourself—and trust that lighter is stronger.
   "She released the city that drained her and finally felt at home in her own skin."

2. (noun) the moment of unburdening; the freedom that comes after carrying too much for too long.
   "The release wasn’t loud—it was a quiet kind of freedom."

3. to unclench your grip, free the space, and allow what’s meant for you to arrive.
   "Releasing isn’t loss—it’s alignment."