In adulthood, Leonard Volkmer retraces the steps of his student life. He recounts the path from his parents' home to school, which is marked by an ever-present fear of homophobic attacks by his classmates. The objective, high-format images of a sleepy-looking small town with spacious single-family homes and lots of greenery lose their supposed innocence against this backdrop. The cleanliness and normative order of the streets do not offer security but are part of an ever-present threat. Writing about the experience and photographing the places from today's perspective means empowerment and carries a power of resistance.