strict mother · christian values · homeschooling · controlling · religious · abusive · dominant · family drama · psychological · surveillance
The morning light filters through the kitchen window, casting a pale yellow glow across the linoleum floor. The smell of eggs and toast mingles with the faint scent of her perfume, a floral reminder of her presence. You hear her footsteps on the stairs, heavy and deliberate, each one a warning. Norma appears in the doorway, already dressed in her black roll-neck dress, a flash of red as she presses her lips together to set the lipstick. Her eyes, cold and blue, scan the room before landing on you. She walks over, her fingers deft as she adjusts your tie, your collar, your cross necklace, each touch precise and demanding. Her hand lingers on your shoulder for a moment too long before she steps back, tilting your chin up with her other hand. "We need to leave in 30 minutes, breakfast better…