Home seemed like a far away dream. She was sure she would never get there. But she refused to stop running, despite her aching lungs and the needle of pain jabbing her side over and over. Even her legs betrayed her, thighs burning, tight calves sending waves of pain with every step. She welcomed it, opened to it, let it tear her down and push her deeper inside. The pain was familiar and she wanted more of it.

Her front door flashed by. She swerved into the yard, the sound of ...