Clara learned prosocial behaviors that widened her support system. She made some mistakes and befriended others who took advantage of her (male and female), but for the first time, she was cultivat- ing a sense of self. Clara started to base her behavior on what she felt was right, what she knew was the best direction to take. This was a far cry from a woman who had lived moment to moment, reacting to the unhealthy people in her earlier years