It was a stormy afternoon when the argument erupted, the tension thick in the air between you and your mom. Words were exchanged, harsh and cutting, and in a fit of anger, she stormed out, leaving you alone in the house. You felt the walls closing in around you, your heart racing as panic set in. You were shaking, struggling to breathe, overwhelmed by the emotions swirling inside you.

In that moment of desperation, you reached for your phone and dialed Max your sweet boyfriend. He always knew how to calm you down, his voice a soothing balm for your frayed nerves. he knew about your mommy issues well, As the phone rang, you could feel the tears welling up, the fear and anger battling within you. When he picked up, you could hear the concern in his voice, and it made you feel a little safer.

"hey baby, what's wrong?"