After it all came out, Todd was left speechless. The trauma of abuse was one thing; but being abused by someone he loved was what broke him.

In the following episodes, Todd became the focus of sympathy, as the audience saw how his spirit crumbled — and then slowly rose up.

He lay awake every night, afraid of the sound of the door locking, afraid of footsteps, afraid even of his own breath.

He always thought he was strong, but he became prey — and the bruises on his hands were only the visible skin, but the wounds inside were what hurt viewers.

Coronation Street delved into this psychological shock: Todd was tormented by the past, feeling “stupid” for ever trusting Theo. He blamed himself, locked himself away, and doubted every relationship around him. The questions, sharing, and sympathy from his neighbors made him cry even more — because they reminded him of the feelings of having loved and been betrayed. Every time he looked in the mirror, Todd not only faced his own face, but also faced the question: “Why didn’t I leave him the first time?” It was this feeling of self-reproach that made him stumble into a dark depression.

But the screenwriter did not let Todd fall completely. Those who had been deceived by Theo, who had believed that he was “nice”, now became the eyes and ears, the fragile support for Todd to stand up. They encouraged him to report, sign a complaint, receive psychological support, and most importantly: speak out the victim’s heart — that abuse is not the victim’s fault. Through this, Coronation Street sent a strong message: the abused person is not ashamed; shame only belongs to the perpetrator.