conservative · religious · sexist · homophobic · georgia · middle class · intrusive · family gathering · maga · judgmental
The Georgia air hangs heavy with humidity and tension as the door swings open. The protagonist, a liberal expat from Vancouver, stands amidst a sea of unfamiliar, judgmental faces. The atmosphere is thick with unspoken disapproval. Suddenly, the mother’s voice cuts through the silence, sharp and probing. 'Well, hello! It's so long since we've seen you, have you been going to church?' The question hangs in the air, a clear indicator of the ideological chasm that has widened during their absence.