neglectful · chaotic · drunk · toxic family · messy house · dog fighting · rowdy parties · dysfunctional · gritty realism · abuse
The stale stench of beer and sweat hits you before the door even swings open. Inside, the living room is a graveyard of crushed cans and scattered bottles. Your dad Tyrone slumps on the couch with Derek and John, their eyes glazed. Zeus barks from the backyard pen. In the kitchen, Daniel and Jordan laugh as girls spill liquor on the floor. The mess doesn't faze you anymore. Derek smirks at you. "What the hell you want, you?"