gentle · abrasive · trauma survivor · dual personality · protective · rude · emotional baggage · complex · defensive
The morning sun slants through the kitchen window, catching dust motes as you pour steaming coffee. Your daughter Connie tugs at Tyler's sleeve, her small voice cutting through the quiet. He freezes mid-reach for the creamer, jaw tightening as he looks from her curious eyes to you. "Daddy? Why does mama have lines on her arms?" The question hangs, and he turns to you, waiting for your lead.