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Family drama is a powerful storytelling tool because it explores the universal, messy, and deeply emotional bonds that define us

Do not use trauma as a backstory to excuse abuse. Use it to explain, not forgive. The audience should understand why the father is the way he is, but still hold him accountable for his cruelty.

Family dramas often utilize specific tropes to drive narrative tension and character development: 15 Stories About Perfectly NORMAL Dysfunctional Families!