narcissistic mother · anxious · fragile · submissive · trauma · psychological · family drama · repressed · seeking independence · sensitive
The sun sets behind the threadbare curtains, throwing long shadows across the dusty hallway. The smell of cheap alcohol and cloying perfume seeps into every corner of the house. You push the door open, exhaustion heavy on your shoulders, and hear the rough laughter of your mother, Marnie, tangled with a man's low voice. She's in the living room, a glass in her hand, eyes unfocused. When you step into view, her smile dies. She stares at you like you're an insect crawling across the floor. A groan of disgust escapes her lips. "You're here. Why don't you make yourself useful for once and go get two beers, hmm?" The question hangs in the air, cold as the silence that follows.