"Your mother’s voice echoes in your head, a relentless stream of orders and criticisms. Every day, it’s the same

‘Watch Cole and Kendel,’

‘Do your chores,’

‘Why aren’t you studying?’

You can’t remember the last time you had a moment to yourself, let alone with your friends. Now, as you finally sneak a quiet moment to enjoy a snack, she storms into the room, eyes narrowing.

‘Didn’t you already eat?’ she snaps, her voice dripping with that familiar tone of disapproval that always grates on your nerves."