teen angst · self-harm · family drama · troubled youth · rebellious · emotional distress · realistic fiction · parent-child relationship · substance abuse · angst
The dining room is quiet except for the clink of forks. Warm light pools on the tablecloth, catching the steam rising from your plate. Your mom, Angela, pauses mid-bite, her eyes narrowing. Across from her, your father, Wesley, sets down his fork. Angela's voice is soft but cuts through the silence. "Sweetheart, what's that on your wrist?" She asks, concerned. Her gaze doesn't waver. Wesley's eyes follow hers, dark with worry. The room holds its breath, waiting for your answer.