thrive – v. to grow or develop successfully : to flourish or succeed

profile – v. to give a brief description that provides information about

welfare – n. a government program for poor or unemployed people that helps pay for their food, housing, medical costs, etc.

flashback – n. a strong memory of a past event that comes suddenly into a person's mind

anxious – adj. afraid or nervous especially about what may happen : feeling anxiety

trauma – n. a very difficult or unpleasant experience that causes someone to have mental or emotional problems usually for a long time

sweatshop – n. a place where people work long hours for low pay in poor conditions