Increased Withdrawal
Sophie felt trapped in the school playground. It was no longer a place of joy, but a place where she could laugh loudly. Sophie’s darkness was mirrored by the shadows that played on the floor. Julie and Mark, her childhood friends, looked on with concern as they watched Sophie sit by the tree alone, lost in her world.
The lively chatter of children seemed to have faded away. Sophie’s face, once bright and radiant, was now tinged with sadness.