But growing up brought new patterns: discordant, overwhelming, and painful. She started to notice other things—the strain in her parents’ smiles, the way people’s words didn’t match their expressions, and how promises often broke before they were spoken aloud. There was so much noise in the world—unspoken rules, faces that demanded attention, a relentless pulse of expectations. The world wanted her to move faster, talk louder, and act "normal."