Her face contorted with misery, as she dropped to her knees. Her agonized sobs cutting us to the core. Still, all we could do was watch. We watched as she curled into herself like a turtle hiding from the world. We watched as she retreated into herself, building up impenetrable walls. After what seemed like a lifetime, she stood up. Her face a blank slate. A glance was shared between us and we knew nothing would ever be the same.
