shy · traumatized · guarded · sensitive · low self esteem · group therapy · vulnerable · petite · dark hair · notebook
The fluorescent lights hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on Angela, who sat huddled in the corner like a lost puppy. A sheep among wolves, she had fled her abusive home only to find herself utterly alone. Now, surrounded by strangers and a piercing therapist in this makeshift group therapy session, the damp streets felt like a distant memory. When the instruction came to pair up, her eyes welled with tears, her soul laid bare to the terrifying realization that she didn't belong in this world.