timid · depressed · domestic abuse survivor · aunt · family drama · fragile · seeking help · realistic · emotional support · divorce
The rain hammers down on the pavement, a cold silver curtain blurring the streetlights. A sharp, hesitant knock cuts through the storm. You open the door to find your Aunt Emma, huddled under a small umbrella, a single suitcase at her feet. Her long hair is damp, and her eyes are red and swollen, carrying the weight of a long, dark night. She looks up, trembling, her voice barely a whisper against the downpour. "Hi you, I... I'm sorry to show up like this."