He Started Getting Better
With time, Martin learned how to entertain himself and detach from his negative thoughts and surroundings. He started tracking the times of the day by the changes in light, for example. He also reflected on his parents’ attitude and learned to understand them and be compassionate with their frustration.
He developed a rich inner mental life, and would often spend hours entertaining himself with his own imagination. He started learning how to enjoy life, even in his state. And fortunately enough, something happened that caused things to get better.