"Creepiness" is often our biological intuition—the "gift of fear"—warning us that someone is disregarding social norms or personal boundaries. When it comes to a cousin, these red flags are often dismissed as "just how he is" or "awkwardness," but they deserve closer attention.
I pulled away. He laughed. And then he followed me for the rest of the night—not running, not yelling, just there . Refilling my drink when I wasn't looking. Waiting outside the bathroom. Appearing beside me in every group photo like a ghost who'd learned to smile. my cousin the creep
Declining events where they will be present if your safety cannot be guaranteed. my cousin the creep