Reasons

       A young single mother came into Ye Olde Gonne Shoppe today. She was badly frightened and feeling helpless after nearly being the victim of a violent random assault last night. Spent a lot of time with her. She left knowing full well that she's only taken the first steps toward self-reliant safety.

       However, she knew those first steps had been taken.

       Her head was high, and her stride was long. 

        Because: Reasons.