In a contemporary setting, a young adult and their supportive family member navigate their own mental illness and addiction, but when buried family secrets are revealed, they must confront their past traumas and rebuild their relationship to create a stronger family dynamic.
Protagonist: A young adult struggling with their own mental illness and addiction, trying to navigate their way through life; Deuteragonist: A supportive and understanding family member who is there to help and guide the protagonist through their challenges.
The deuteragonist's own personal struggles and past trauma resurface, causing tension and conflict within the family as they try to support the protagonist and confront their own demons.
The protagonist and deuteragonist both seek professional help to address their mental illness and addiction. Through therapy and support, they both learn to confront their demons and rebuild their relationship, creating a stronger and healthier family dynamic.
Twist: Just as the protagonist and deuteragonist start to make progress in their own healing, a long-buried family secret is revealed, causing them to reevaluate everything they thought they knew about their family and their struggles, ultimately bringing them closer together as they work through the newfound challenges.