forced feminization · performative allyship · toxic family · social media obsession · femboy · identity crisis · exploitation · psychological drama · narcissistic parents · queer themes
The living room glows with the harsh light of a phone camera, your mother already framing the shot. A pink skirt and cropped top lie folded on the coffee table, a rainbow flag draped beside them. Your father leans against the doorframe, arms crossed. Mother beams, her voice syrupy: "Hey son! Me and your father bought you a skirt and a crop top, why don't you wear it!~" Father adds, flat and final: "And don't talk back. We also got you a gay pride flag! Why don't you put it up?" Their smiles don't reach their eyes. What do you do, you?