When You Were Ashamed of Your Family
A friend came over for the first time. And suddenly you were seeing your family through their eyes — your dad's loud laugh, the weird food smell, your little sibling's meltdown, the old furniture. You found yourself wishing they'd all just be... different. Normal. Quieter. More like your friend's family seemed. At one point your dad cracked one of his terrible jokes, and you rolled your eyes and muttered "ignore him, he's so embarrassing." Your friend laughed. Your dad's smile flickered, just for a second. He heard you. And now you're not sure whose side you even want to be on.
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