this year's limit

• five emotional breakdowns
• two violent outbursts

borders

• do not exceed the limit.
  • you've still got ten months left in this house.
  • you'll make it home soon.
• you can't shut anyone up.
  • you've got money for earplugs.
  • you're going to get money for headphones.
  • you'll make it home soon.
• don't talk more than necessary.
  • don't talk back. not in this house.
    • you're not fat. you're not.
    • you're not an idiot.
      • you're not an idiot. the sections aren't ranked.
      • your identity ≠ grades
    • you're doing your best.
      • they will exaggerate.
      • they will blame you.
      • they will inflate their egos.
      • they are not telling you the truth. stop believing them.
        • they are not on your side.
          • anyone regularly verbally abusing you is not on your side.
        • you are their scapegoat.
        • you're not crazy.
  • you'll be home soon.
• no heavy footsteps.
  • don't jump.
  • don't stomp.
    • you're not heavy. you're not.
    • you've never thrown tantrums. you don't.
  • you will make it out of here.
• do not pay it forward.
  • this is a cycle of aggression.
    • you are not part of it.