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Submitted to Contest #334
CW: addiction, self-harm, mental illness, inspired by true events From their earliest days, children learn through what adults do and the silent lessons they convey. They notice laughter after a glass of wine or stress eased by a drink. To young eyes, it seems harmless—just part of adult life. Yet, these early observations can quietly take root. Children often inherit drinking habits silently, learning from parents without noticing. What begins as simple imitation can grow into addiction, hidden by routine, until it becomes a lifelong strugg...
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