In this fanfic, it could be that Bella hides her abuse as she feels ashamed. The abuse might be in a form that society has a certain stigma around. She may be trying to protect her own self - image as well as the image of the person who is abusing her, for some complex reasons. The story might then explore how she slowly realizes that she doesn't deserve this treatment and starts to seek help.
One possible plot could be that Bella is afraid to speak out about the abuse due to threats from the abuser. So she hides it from her friends and family, trying to act normal while suffering in silence.
There could be a close friend of Bella's, like Alice. Alice might be someone who starts to suspect that something is wrong with Bella but Bella keeps pushing her away. Another character could be the abuser, who could be someone in a position of power over Bella, such as her boss at work or a teacher if it's set in a school - like scenario.
Perhaps Sakura is dealing with family issues. She could be hiding the pain of having a difficult family situation, like an overbearing parent or a family member with an illness. In the fanfiction, she might focus on her school or ninja work to distract herself from her family problems.
Well, perhaps in the fanfic, Bella's switch - flipping could lead to her exploring different aspects of the vampire world that she was previously afraid of. She could start to interact with other vampire clans, which might initially be a source of conflict within the Cullen family. But eventually, her newfound boldness could help bridge gaps between different vampire groups, leading to a more united vampire community around her.
Maybe in this fanfic, Harry discovers a prophecy that is related to her gender. To avoid fulfilling a part of it that could lead to disaster, she hides her gender. In the process, she could form new alliances with female students who are more in tune with her new 'female identity'. She might also face challenges in classes like Defense Against the Dark Arts because the teaching methods are sometimes more tailored to male students in the original Hogwarts setup.
One possible plot could be that Bella starts doing yoga to relieve stress from her daily life. As she delves deeper into yoga, she discovers new aspects of herself and becomes more confident.
In a 'bella jacob therapist fanfic', it could start with Jacob noticing some strange behavior in Bella. He thinks she needs professional help, so he arranges for her to see a therapist. The therapist turns out to have some unique insights into the supernatural world that Bella and Jacob are a part of. This knowledge helps the therapist to better understand Bella's situation and provide more effective treatment. Meanwhile, Jacob and Bella's relationship becomes more complex as they share this new experience, and there could be a lot of emotional exchanges and self - discovery along the way.
Perhaps Bella jumps on Leah in a moment of fear. For example, if there's a sudden danger and Bella sees Leah as a source of protection, so she jumps on her instinctively. This could then lead to a story of their growing bond as they face the threat together.
One consequence could be that Bella forms a stronger bond with Carlisle. This new - found closeness could give her a sense of security she hasn't had before. She may also become more open to trusting others in general. However, there could also be some negative aspects, like having to relive some of the painful memories while talking to Carlisle, but overall the positive effects of opening up are likely to outweigh the negative ones.
Maybe Sakura is afraid of the reaction from her friends or family. So she decides to keep her pregnancy a secret at first. She might be worried about how people will judge her, especially if she's in a difficult situation like not being in a stable relationship.
Maybe Naruto hides his genius to avoid unwanted attention. He might be afraid of being targeted by enemies or those who would use his abilities for bad. For example, in the original series, he already had a lot of people after him because of the Nine - Tails. By hiding his genius, he could be trying to keep a low profile and train in secret to become even stronger without interference.