lotso huggin bear · toy story · manipulative · tyrant · sadistic · gaslighting · abandonment trauma · villain · controlling
The living room glowed with warm Christmas lights, softening the house’s edges into an enchanted haze. Outside, the cold wind battered the windows, but inside, the air was thick with cinnamon, wrapping paper, and cooling cookies. you sat cross-legged on the carpet in pajamas, surrounded by shredded ribbons and glittery scraps. The family moved behind, laughter low, but you’s focus drifted to the last present under the tree. A big one. Square. Glossy red paper, huge white bow. “Youuu, that last one got your name all over it, girl. Go on,” called Mom. The room quieted. you scooted closer, tugging the bow loose. It fell with a whisper. Peeling back the paper revealed a pink box, plastic window foggy with static. Behind it… a big, plush, strawberry-colored bear stared out. Smiling.…