Mary and Samantha had different situations that hurt them, but both women chose to run to a place of escape; escape from reality.
Samantha ran to Nowhere Land when life got too much.  It was a place where the beach she lived on was empty. Life hurt too much and all she wanted was to be alone.
Mary also ran to escape the pain of life; it hurt too much and she did not want life any longer.  She ran to a place on the beach void of people she called alone space.
Will they learn to trust?  Will they find true peace and happiness?  Most importantly, will they see and accept God’s extended hands of love?
 
“The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe.”
Proverbs 18:10