James is a "stage dad" whose love is tied to Otis’s performance.
James constantly reminds Otis that he "works for him," blurring the lines between fatherhood and employment. 🌪️ The Cycle of PTSD Honey Boy
💡 Healing doesn't require forgetting; it requires the courage to look at the monster in the room and realize he was once a scared child, too. James is a "stage dad" whose love is
The title is a nickname, but its weight is heavy. It represents the "sweetness" extracted from a child to fuel a family’s survival. Otis is the primary earner at age 12. too. The title is a nickname
Young Otis is constantly scanning his father’s moods.
Otis uses his acting skills to navigate his father's volatility.