This episode is from a personal account titled "Trapped: Abuse, Bureaucracy, and Pandemic Isolation," subtitled "Trapped by the System: How the Pandemic Stole My Escape," detailing one individual's struggle to leave an abusive living situation during the COVID-19 pandemic. The author describes facing repeated setbacks and lack of support from friends and various housing agencies while attempting to use a Section 8 voucher to relocate. Bureaucratic obstacles, including the expiration of the voucher and unfulfilled promises of assistance, are highlighted as key factors preventing escape. The narrative also emphasizes the emotional toll of isolation and the disappointment experienced when expected support from loved ones failed to materialize, compounding the difficulties of enduring ongoing abuse.