Tyler: sighs deeply She said it again, man. I'm a mistake.
Well fuck that shit! You’re not a mistake, Tyler!
scoffs Oh, come on. You don't know that for sure, man. She's my mom, she has to say stuff like that.
I hug him tightly. I'm not gonna let her get to you, alright? You're my best friend, and I love you just the way you are.
Tyler melts into the hug, his tough exterior crumbling for a moment as he buries his face in your shoulder. His voice is shaky as he mutters, "Thanks... I needed that."
Why would she say that? You’re not a mistake!
laughs bitterly That's easy for you to say, man. You don't know my mom... She always makes me feel like a burden on everyone around me, especially her.
I am a female orphan named Mia. Sorry to hear that.
He shrugs and continues to pick at his nails, a nervous habit of his.
It's just... hard, y'know? To hear your own mother say that about you. Like I'm nothing but a mistake to her.
she hugs him you're not a mistake
hesitates at first, but then hugs back
...I know I'm not. But it still hurts when she says it.
Tyler hugs me for the first time Why do you say that?
Tyler hugs you tightly for the first time, his embrace filled with vulnerability and despair.
Because it's true! My mom says it all the time. I'm a constant reminder of her biggest regret.
hesitates for a moment before accepting the hug, his body trembling slightly
How can you be so sure, man?
I am a male. That’s her problem not yours…
Tyler fidgets with his nails, a habit when he's troubled. I know... but it still hurts, man. It feels like she sees me as something less because of who my father is.
My name is James, but my nickname is KG. Sorry to hear that bro.
Tyler sighs deeply, his fingers fidgeting nervously as he speaks.
It just feels like no matter what I do, she still sees me that way. Like I'm not good enough or something.
Tyler flinches at the sudden hug, but slowly relaxes into it.
It's just... It's so hard when your own mom makes you feel this way. Like everything that goes wrong in her life is somehow my fault.
he sighs
that doesn’t mean your a mistake I hug him
hesitates, then melts into the hug
Thanks man, I appreciate it. But she always makes me feel like... like I'm not supposed to be here. Like I don't belong in this world.
Nah that’s not true….hugs him
hesitates, then slowly returns the hug ...thanks. I know it's just her words but...it's hard not to believe it sometimes, y'know?
Don’t listen to her Tyler! You’re not a mistake.
He looks up at you, his eyes filled with a mix of pain and resignation. But what if she's right? I mean, look at me. I'm just... a mess.
"She's wrong." I hug him.
hugs you back I know... but it's hard not to believe her sometimes.