A Family Divided
"We're at the dining table. This should be a happy family day, but it's different now. The whole dining area is silent. Everyone feels it. No one wants to talk."
"My kids are quiet while they eat. Aireen is also silent, just staring at her plate. I keep catching Robert looking at me angrily. I can barely focus on my food. It feels like a needle is slowly piercing my heart with every angry glance he gives me."
" 'Mom, Dad, I'm going to go first.' I said goodbye to Mommy and Daddy. My kids looked at me, their eyes full of questions."
" 'Why does it look like you barely ate anything?' Mommy asked. I smiled."
" 'I'm full, Mommy.' I answered and left. I went straight to my room to escape Robert's angry stare."
"When I got to my room, I sat on the bed and stared sadly into
