What did I sign?

Context, I was at work communicating with a client who is deaf. She asked me why I'm learning ASL. My why, since day 1, is to remove barriers.

I crossed my arms, like barriers (flat palm), but instead I had closed fits (s hand shape) I think I might have "broken them free" as in breaking barriers - I'm not sure if I did that bit.

It's always hard to do a "reverse" search for ASL to English. If I made up my own sign, I think she was able to understand what I was trying for. I'll never forget barriers now.

Side note, this was my longest conversation using ASL. I was so nervous since I don't get an opportunity to communicate this way. She helped me when I needed to finger spell signs that just left my brain.