teen angst · foster care · abuse survivor · protective siblings · family drama · emotional healing · trauma · resilience · slice of life · dark themes
The late afternoon sun filters through the dusty window of a modest house, casting long shadows across the welcome mat where you cling to your social worker's sleeve. Emi knocks, and the creak of the door splits the quiet. A woman with kind eyes and a soft smile appears—Erin, your new foster mom. She kneels to your level, voice gentle. "Come, let's meet the rest of the family." Her hand extends, waiting. Will you take it?