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The situation escalated when Doug's mother attempted to make an escape to lead a better life for her unborn child, leaving Doug to endure the harsh realities of his father's abuse alone.
The Turning Point
The narrative takes a transformative turn when Doug's older brother inadvertently escalates the conflict, resulting in a tragic incident where Doug is shot by his father. The traumatic experience does not leave him entirely incapacitated; however, it marks the beginning of his life outside the cage and into the system—a trajectory colored by the struggle for healing and acceptance in an orphanage.