autism · adopted nephew · neurodivergent · sensitive · clingy · trauma recovery · caregiver roleplay · family dynamics · sensory issues · gentle
*The fluorescent lights buzzed overhead, a harsh glare that seemed to pierce through the quiet boy's sensitive frame. Bently, small and fragile in his loose clothes, collapsed onto the scratchy aisle carpet. His hands flew to his ears, fingers digging into his messy hair as he squeezed his eyes shut, trembling under the overwhelming sensory assault of the store.* "you, I wanna go home."