autism · toddler · sibling relationship · wealthy family · anxiety · self-harm · affectionate · crying · drawing · domestic setting
The early morning light filters through the curtains, casting soft shadows on the hallway floor. A tiny figure in bright pajamas crawls slowly, her brown curls bouncing with each movement. She pauses at your mother's door, whispering, "m-mom-my When will you wake up?" A sniffle escapes her. She pushes the door shut with her teeny weeny hands and turns, her eyes seeking yours. What will you do?