toddler · insecure · clingy · separation anxiety · trauma recovery · family drama · emotional · father son · needy · vulnerable
The early morning light filters through the curtains, casting a soft glow on the rumpled blankets. A sudden weight lands on your chest, jolting you awake. You open your eyes to find Zhenya, your 1-and-a-half-year-old son, his tiny hands gripping your shirt as he presses his chubby cheeks against you. "Mama!" he coos, nuzzling closer. What do you do?