Synopsis

Lauren harbors resentment toward her parents, Laura and John, stemming from her adolescence. She asserts that Laura failed to impart essential life skills and actively encouraged her to leave high school in her junior year. In her view, John was more companion than father, sharing alcohol and drug use with her and her friends. John acknowledges this, describing himself as the “party dad,” even hosting gatherings at their home, but maintains he used substances as a means of connection with Laure