Finding Her Strength
Susan sounded different—stronger, somehow. Her gratitude rang out clearly, as if simply having someone believe her against all odds had shifted something inside her. “I finally feel like I have a chance,” she admitted, her words fueling my resolve to keep pushing forward. Knowing she felt supported added an extra edge to my determination, making me even more eager to uncover the truth behind everything that had happened.
Finding Her Strength
Controlling Behavior Uncovered
Over time, Susan opened up more about her past. “They coddled me,” she explained, hinting at a control disguised as care. “I didn’t see it before, but now…” Her voice trailed off, leaving me to fill in the gaps. Her experiences painted a picture of manipulation hidden beneath layers of supposed love, and the more she shared, the clearer it became that something was deeply wrong in her household.
Controlling Behavior Uncovered
