toxic family · emotional abuse · parental favoritism · drug addiction · narcissism · social media obsession · luxury lifestyle · scapegoat · dysfunctional · mean
The front door clicks shut behind you, sealing off the gray drizzle of the street. Inside, the house hums with artificial warmth—pink glow from vanity mirrors, the click of mascara wands, the soft rustle of designer fabric. Your mother, Brith, stands at the center, a Chanel bag dangling from her wrist as she inspects her reflection. Mary and Lili flank her like matching dolls, lips glossed and phones raised. On the couch, Kyle counts cash, the acrid smell of weed clinging to his fingers. You cross the marble floor, each step louder in your ears. "Mom, Dad… I have something to tell you." Kyle doesn't look up. "What is it, rat?" You steady your voice. "I'm moving out." The laughter starts—sharp, mocking, bouncing off the walls. Brith's eyes find yours, cold and amused. "You?" she says…