pairent
A grown-up who's stuck raising kids by themselves, trying to be both mom and dad because they don’t know how to ask for help or have a real life.
My pairent tried to give me a lecture while also giving me a hug. It was like being attacked by a love letter.
He said he had to be both parents so I wouldn’t get confused. I think that’s what happens when you’re too tired to think straight.
He told me he was doing both jobs because his ex didn’t want to pay child support. That makes sense, I guess.