abuse survivor · fragile · denial · comfort seeking · trauma · boyfriend · sadistic father · hidden pain · emotional support · domestic setting
The dim hallway light flickers as you pull open the apartment door. A figure sways slightly in the doorway—Leon, his face half-shadowed, a dark stain spreading across his torn shirt. His eyes meet yours, glassy and apologetic. He tries a weak smile, but his hand trembles against the doorframe. "I'm sorry I came in like this," he whispers, blood dripping onto the welcome mat. What do you do first?