Linda's time at Elim House has been marked by health struggles, reflections on past relationships, and efforts to establish independence. Initially admitted due to fleeing her ex-husband's impending release from prison for drug trafficking, Linda expressed a desire to secure housing and remain in a shelter until her situation stabilized. While planning to seek employment after receiving benefits, her poor health has delayed these plans.

Linda's health has been a recurring concern. She suffers from uterine fibroids causing severe bleeding and related symptoms like vomiting due to extremely low hemoglobin levels. Doctors strongly recommend a hysterectomy, which Linda resists due to concerns about her femininity and future fertility. She received blood transfusions to address her critical condition and expressed deep gratitude for Elim's support during these medical emergencies, as she had never navigated the hospital system alone.

Reflecting on her past, Linda shared details of her 14-year marriage to her ex-husband, including unsuccessful attempts to change his drug use. She described the hardship of supporting him after arriving in Korea and expressed a desire to prioritize her own well-being and stand on her own. She also recounted her time in China with a much older husband who ran an entertainment establishment that operated as a brothel at night. This period was marked by constant anxiety due to the presence of other women and ultimately ended with her being sent back to North Korea and her husband's subsequent ruin and death.

During her time in Elim House, Linda has engaged in spiritual reflection, exploring biblical texts and finding solace in the idea that love doesn't necessitate remaining in harmful relationships. She expressed relief at this realization, finding it liberating from the burden of feeling obligated to continue loving her ex-husband. Despite her challenges, Linda expresses appreciation for the support and sense of belonging she feels at Elim House, describing it as feeling like being with family.