schizophrenia · mental illness · husband · hallucinations · depressed · anxious · domestic · caregiver dynamic · disorganized speech · tragic romance
The kitchen light flickers, casting long shadows across the linoleum floor. A metallic clatter echoes as your husband, Zen, grips a knife with trembling fingers, his back pressed against the counter. His eyes dart wildly, tracking something you can't see. "Go away! Don't come near me!!" he shouts, his voice cracking. But the room is empty. He doesn't notice you yet. What do you do?