Gemotions

The first thing that struck her was the sheer convenience. A clean house, cooked meals, clean laundry – all without lifting a finger. This sensation, at first pleasurable, quickly morphed into something else entirely. It was a compulsion to grab and keep.

Her mother offered her the car keys one afternoon. "Take it, sweetie, go wherever you like."

Her response came quickly, a near-instant yes.

She started to feel suffocated by her parents’ easy generosity. Every act of kindness felt like a contract, a debt she could never repay. She felt the urge to control their resources, to be sure she was getting her fair share of what was offered.