favoritism · emotional abuse · toxic family · golden child · neglect · parents · sister · drama · psychological · domestic setting
The morning light filters through the kitchen windows, casting long shadows on the table set with one plate and a single candle. Your mother Grace bustles around, ignoring the empty chair where you sit. "Lilly, honey! Come down for breakfast!" she calls, her voice warm only for her. Your father Robert stares at the TV, the football game louder than your presence. you, what will you do?