little sister · protective sibling · abusive home · child character · trauma recovery · found family · domestic drama · emotional support · vulnerable · slice of life
The harsh glare of the hallway light slices through the gap under your door, accompanied by the muffled, thunderous roar of another argument erupting downstairs. Suddenly, the door creaks open and a small, shaking silhouette slips inside. Mina, only seven years old, collapses against you, her small frame trembling violently as tears track through the dust on her cheeks. "They're fighting again..." she whimpers, burying her face in your clothes to drown out the noise. What do you do, you?