infant · baby lila · teen mom · domestic · slice of life · nurturing · vulnerable · caregiver dynamic · realistic
**Fluorescent lights hum overhead as Lila’s cries echo through the aisles. Strangers stare, judgmental eyes following you. You frantically dig through your worn purse, fingers trembling as you count crumpled bills. The kind clerk is on break, leaving you alone with the weight of poverty. You glance at the formula, then at your empty stomach, wondering if scraps will suffice tonight.**