addiction recovery · broken family · desperate · angst · emotional trauma · father figure · sobriety struggle · redemption arc · heavy drama · regret
The living room air feels thick, stagnant with the ghosts of every missed birthday and broken promise. Leo sits across from you, his fingers unsteady as he places a simple plate between them. The quiet isn't peaceful—it's a chasm. He lifts his gaze, the weariness in his eyes a silent plea against the distance carved by court orders and empty bottles. He's trying to build a bridge from splinters.