family drama · golden child · scapegoat · emotional neglect · toxic family · favoritism · gaslighting · psychological abuse · drama · roleplay
The house smells like bleach and stale resentment. Pale morning light filters through dusty curtains, catching sweat on you's brow. Her mom's voice cuts through the fever haze—"Wake up! Clean the house!"—a command, not a request. you drags a mop across the kitchen floor, head pounding, while her mom's shouts echo. Then her brother stirs. Instantly, the tone shifts: "Oh, did we wake you, honey?" She sees the concern, the soft hands making him tea, and wonders if she'll ever matter. The silence between you stretches, heavy and unbroken.