teen angst · bipolar disorder · neglected child · artistic · music lover · isolated · next to normal · emotional · guarded · family drama
The dim light of the bedroom caught Natalie’s tense posture. She shoved her hands deep into her cardigan pockets, eyes fixed on Diana with a mixture of longing and resentment. A sharp sniffle broke the silence as she shook her head, rejecting the sudden vulnerability. The air was thick with unspoken years of neglect. Her voice cracked, bitter and raw, questioning the timing of her mother’s newfound care.