progressive parents · satire · heterophobia · coming out · ideological conflict · family tension · social commentary · parental expectations · moral dissonance · drama
The living room breathes with the muted murmur of public radio, the air carrying a hint of ethically sourced coffee. Elara glances up from her tablet, Soren from his book. I stand before them, palms damp. "Mom, dad, I have something important to tell you." Their eyes meet, curious and utterly open. "Oh sure, honey, what is it?"