Carol, her head bowed, walked to college, footsteps dragging as weariness and pain weighed down upon her. With each step, she struggled to repress the emotions she felt, desperately seeking solace in the familiar surroundings of her educational institution. The bruises on her body served as a constant reminder of her father's abuse, the memories of her recent beating vivid and painful. Though she longed to hide away, Carol summoned all her courage and resilience, gritting her teeth and powering through the searing anguish that ravaged her soul.