PORTRAITS Sam’s mother was killed by a drunk driver.  Ever since life has been extremely difficult for Sam and his family.  The woman who killed her was only given a light sentence.  Same is better about the unfairness of life. Katherine’s ex-boyfriend was extremely critical of her.  He was always humiliating her in front of their friends and treating her unfairly in their relationship.  It’s been along time since their break-up but Katherine can’t seem to get over it and still fantasizes about revenge. Jake’s parents constantly belittled him as a child.  As an adult, he suffers from anxiety and depression and can’t figure out why he cannot let go of it all. Sheila’s husband does not seem to care about meeting any of her emotional needs.  She has tried to talk to him about it, but he is always so distant and cold that it only makes her more frustrated.  She is giving up the hope that their relationship will ever get better and can’t see any point in continuing their … [Read more...]