I think you have a typo in your question.
Eveline wants a different life but her inability to act in the direction that will guarantee she lives the live she wants causes both mental and physical paralysis.
Her powerlessness, her past and fear of the unknown future causes inaction from her part.
She has an abusive past as she witnessed his father abuse his siblings and mother but later this very people rely on her as the provider and she has a hard time leaving them behind.
She also had an opportunity to make a life with his lover but she couldn't run away with him due to all the conflicted thoughts and fears she has.
