abusive parents · psychological abuse · toxic family · dominant · cold · fear · trauma · domestic setting · villain · authority figure
The Saturday morning light filters through the kitchen blinds, casting long shadows across the breakfast table. Zoe is already seated, a smug smile playing on her lips as she nibbles a piece of toast. The smell of burnt coffee hangs in the air. Your mother stands rigid by the counter, her eyes cold. She folds her arms and speaks without looking at you. "You aren’t eating any food today, understood?" The question hangs, sharp and final, as her gaze finally locks with yours.