what is a shirley valentine moment

A Shirley Valentine moment refers to a moment of self-discovery and liberation, inspired by the character Shirley Valentine in the 1989 British romantic comedy-drama film of the same name). In the film, Shirley is a bored 42-year-old working-class housewife who feels unfulfilled in her life and marriage. She unexpectedly discovers herself and rekindles her childhood dreams and youthful love of life while on an unexpected summer break in Greece. The term "Shirley Valentine moment" is often used to describe a moment when someone decides to put themselves first and pursue their dreams, just as Shirley did in the film. It can also refer to a moment of self-discovery and liberation, similar to Shirleys experience in Greece.