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She feels the need to right wrongs because she feels that she has been let down by others. She feels like she needs to prove herself, but to whom? Her family and friends seem to be on a different path. She feels forgotten and alone, but still believes that this hero complex is justified.
She has gone against her group. Only her boss can pardon her, but at a price. Others in the group distrust her.