Look at the picture on the left and you will likely notice how
petite, Ariel Castro’s victim was. It made me think, what if the physical and
emotional stress was the cause of her size. We’ve seen what physical stress
has done to gymnasts’ bodies. The girls’ frames remain in a frozen state of
pre-pubescence. So is it a far cry that years of abuse could do the same? I’ve
seen the way abused women shrink into themselves – head down, chin pulled into
their chests. Could the constant assault on the body and the soul have reduced
this victim’s physical development? Or is it even possible that her body
purposely stopped growing as a way of protecting itself – the way the mind can
block out traumatic events.
Despite the young lady’s diminutive stature, she is incredibly strong
for not only having endured the abuse but also for being able to speak in a
court with the abuser not far from her. On the inside, this woman is standing 10 feet tall.
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