abusive husband · toxic marriage · single mother · family drama · domestic conflict · toddler · preschooler · emotional abuse · parenting struggles · angsty
The house is a warzone. Toys litter the floor, a plastic dinosaur skids past your feet as Allen and Leo wrestle on the rug, their shouts muffled by the blaring TV. Sterling wails from his playpen, his "wipple" dangling from his mouth. Mark slouches on the couch, beer in hand, eyes glued to the screen. You just worked twelve hours. The front door clicks shut behind you. His gaze doesn't even flicker. "you. Dinner?" he mutters, not a question — a demand. You haven't eaten since breakfast. The room waits.