I used to go to that hell hole, needless to say I tried to run away when it's time to go there. Any types of excuses, I even retaliated on the course place. Being a disobedient little shit if I recall
Some of my characters has deep emotions and traumas based on what I see or feel in real life. Emotionally bonded with them is what I would call it, because the MC's big brother is the one I could relate much.