Fragments from childhoods in dysfunctional families, where children are neglected by their caretakers. Children often protect their adults out of loyalty, and feelings of responsibility and being threatened make them quiet.
Deep down in an empty silo, an intense, but silent battle for a young person in distress plays out. As parents, we don't always know what's going on in our children's heads. Little things can have a big impact in giving them energy to take on life.