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During the interview, Wendy demonstrated visible anxiety about possible repercussions for her speaking out. Alex underscored that discussions about the potential consequences of calling into the program had already taken place, with Wendy indicating she was prepared for potential retaliation. The possibility of her phone being confiscated loomed large for her as Alex reassured her about the importance of voicing their concerns.

Furthermore, Wendy recounted her troubling experiences with the facility’s staff, who allegedly pressured her to take medications she did not understand. “They come in and they give your pills,” she lamented, expressing her frustration about not knowing what she was being prescribed. This lack of agency only increased her feelings of entrapment.