My Parents Starved Me in the Name of Purity

Ever since I was little, my mom and dad told me I was an angel sent from heaven.

Because of that, I wasn’t allowed to eat meat. I wasn't allowed to drink milk. I wasn't allowed to eat anything with even a drop of oil.

"Real food is too filthy, Chloe. If you eat it, your angel wings will wither, your beautiful dress will turn black, and your face will rot.

Leave all that greasy, toxic garbage for your little brother to eat."

Every day, I watched my brother, Leo, stuff his face with juicy fried chicken, grease dripping down his chin. In my heart, I felt nothing but pity for him.