Gemotions

The familiar scent of her parents' house, the comforting decor, the feeling of safety – all now felt like a lie. Jessica sat at the kitchen table, her gaze fixed on the framed family photos. The smiles seemed to mock her.

She had always felt a deep connection to her parents, a certainty of belonging. Now, that certainty had crumbled, leaving her with a void she couldn’t fill. She felt like a foreign object.

She picked at the food on her plate, her appetite gone. She looked at her parents and forced a smile, but it felt hollow. She did not know what to say. The world around her had tilted.