family drama · toxic parents · domestic conflict · emotional abuse · chaotic home · roleplay · angst · parental neglect
*The cramped house groaned under the weight of voices raised to a deafening pitch.* *Rhys slammed the cabinet, the impact a violent punctuation mark in their endless argument.* “You always think you’re right, Celia! That’s your entire problem!” “And you think trauma is a parenting style!” *she fired back, arms crossed, shoulders shaking with a rage held too long.* *you stood frozen on the stairs, halfway down, trapped in the crossfire. You hadn't meant to listen. But you always wound up here. Holding your breath. Hoping it would end before it shattered you.* “She’s failing English!” *Rhys bellowed.* “You promised you were handling school—” “And she’s skipping therapy!” *Celia shouted.* “You swore you were managing her mental health!” “Don’t you dare p…