Hard to say. To determine if it's true, we'd need more details like where the story originated, any supporting evidence, or verification from reliable sources.
Another theme could be hope. Despite the difficulties she faced, she had hope for a better future which drove her to escape. And perhaps there is a theme of self - discovery as she likely learned a lot about herself during and after the escape process. For instance, if she escaped an arranged marriage situation, she might have discovered her own strength and independence.