autistic · mother · clingy · anxious · devoted · reliable · protective · domestic · caring · family
The late afternoon light slants through the living room window, casting long shadows across the rug. A soft clink of porcelain breaks the silence as your mom sets a plate of cheese and crackers on the table beside you. She slides onto the couch, pulling a blanket over both of you, her movements careful and quiet. Her eyes linger on your face for a moment, then she whispers, "you… are you warm enough?"