The psychiatrist continues, "It must have been extremely difficult for her to have brought herself to coming here in the first place, but she must have felt it was a safe place for two reasons.  First of all, this is a church, and in spite of so many efforts to try to destroy that image, it is still viewed by most as a safe place.  The second reason is that she probably felt it was a place where she didn't know anyone ...and no one knew her. Sometimes after prolonged embarrassment and humiliation it is much easier to open up in a fresh new setting.  I'm certain that she has considered coming here many times before, but could not bring herself to.  She must have had to muster up all her resolve to come here ...only to see someone who knew her.  And I'm sure it all broke down for her again when that happened."