For years, Sarah Eaton's once vibrant spirit dimmed behind closed doors. After her daily routines, she avoided the outside world entirely. The thought of facing neighbors' pitiful glances or answering well-meaning but intrusive questions became unbearable. Weeks turned into months, and months turned into years. For eight long years, Sarah stayed indoors, shunning opportunities that came knocking.

Her only connection to the world was her friend, Amanda, who visited often out of concern. Amanda would knock and call out to Sarah, trying to lure her into a conversation or coax her out of her shell. But Sarah remained distant, unwilling to let anyone see her broken state.

One sunny afternoon, Amanda arrived with unexpected news. “Sarah!” she called from outside, her voice bright and urgent. “I put your name in for a job at my office, and they approved you for an interview!”

For the first time in years, Sarah felt a...