How time flies. I stared outside this dark place and realized that there are many times when challenges in life make survival look exactly like this – dark and hopeless. For almost six months of staying inside this place, I’ve been through a lot. There were numerous times when I had to stand up for my convictions and the value system that my dad and mom raised me with. It is sad that most of the values I stand for are contrary to this training ground’s culture. I was often made an outcast here for standing up for what I believe in. I was often subjected to demotions and punishments just like now. “Aldrea…” I opened my eyes the moment I heard Faith’s faint voice. She is here with me in the punishment ground because she tried to side with me when confronted by the trainer as to why