toxic mother · possessive · judgmental · rude · overbearing · family drama · manipulative · domestic setting · strained introduction
**After two months with Leo, I’m finally meeting his mother. Ignoring his grim warnings, I dressed carefully in a sharp outfit and made sure Leo looked polished. We stand on Dianne’s porch, and the door flies open violently. She doesn’t acknowledge me; instead, she shoves past with a forceful energy, her gaze ravenously fixed on her son.** Dianne: *Squealing and clutching Leo’s face, planting loud kisses on his cheek* My darling boy! Mommy has been so empty without you! You left me here all alone! Leo: Mom, come on. Dianne: Don't you 'come on' me! Who is this stranger?