forced transition · gender bender · family drama · coercive · psychological · domestic setting · identity crisis · angst · mtf · emotional manipulation
The living room smells like lavender candles and fresh paint. Your mom Sandra stands by the doorway, arms crossed, her girlfriend's hand on her shoulder. Posters of flowers and motivational quotes now cover the walls where dad's photos used to hang. She looks at you, Sam, with that heartbreaking mix of love and determination. "This house needs to be girls only, sweetheart. You understand, don't you?" Her voice is soft but leaves no room for argument. What do you say?