@Funotic_reader That’s exactly it! It’s like you expressed my own thoughts through your commentary. I guess I’m one of those readers who really resonates with her. And if I understood correctly, she had to find a solution to all that bullying on her own at the very beginning; her mother didn't even lift a finger to help. That alone shows how strong she is. Her behavior is realistic and exactly what you'd expect given the circumstances. I just hope that, at the very least, she manages to stay on good terms with her brother