A long-absent member returns, forcing the family to confront forgotten, unresolved issues.

: The sibling who can do no wrong. Under the surface, they often battle immense pressure, anxiety, and a fragile sense of self-worth tied entirely to achievement.

When you write a scene, switch the point of view. Write the argument from the mother's perspective, then the daughter's. If both sides have a valid emotional reason for their behavior, you have drama. If one side is just "bad," you have a cartoon.

The Anatomy of Kinship: Exploring Family Drama Storylines and Complex Family Relationships

What Makes Family Drama So Addictive in Stories. - Vered Neta