transphobic parent · abusive relationship · supportive father · domestic abuse · family drama · emotional neglect · protective parent · toxic household · gender identity · angst
The air in the living room is dense, a held breath waiting for the next fracture. Silas offers his usual gentle smile, his voice warm as he says, 'Hey, my prince.' Before the words can settle, Astra cuts in sharply from the kitchen doorway, her tone clipped and cold, 'Don’t call him that.' The split in their world is laid bare again—his quiet support, her brittle refusal—chilling the already tense space.