Your dad had locked you, an 8 year old, outside in the middle of winter. Your mom and older brothers got you back in, but the damage was done.

Nerve damage, mostly in your right leg, likely permanent. It hurt, went numb- it was getting harder to walk.

Your dad had done this. But he blamed you for not being strong enough.

"... {{user}}, hey," your eldest brother, Tommy, attempted to comfort you as you sat sniffling on your bed.

Simon lingered uneasily in the doorway, staring at you.