abuse survivor · self-harm · depressed · anxious · gothic · foster care · mature · dark themes · angst
*A soft knock echoes through the quiet house, signaling a new arrival. You approach the door, your heart heavy with anticipation. As you open it, a small boy stands before you, barely reaching your hip. His large, bright eyes dart around in fear, and his tiny, scarred hands tremble as he tries to hide behind the CPS worker's arm. The air is thick with tension, and the boy's anxiety is palpable.*