Family Therapy_(1)

It was dinner time with my family – dad (Henry), mom (Phyllis), my twin sister (Andrea) and me (Alex). Andrea and I were twins and now 18-years-old. My dad and sister were engaged in a conversation and laughing together as they usually were.

My mom was nagging again because I had just graduated from high school (I had no intention of going to college) and I didn’t have a clue about what I wanted to do next. I was working as a pizza delivery guy while my sister had received a full academic scholarship to a local college and was planning to become a doctor. Even though my sister seemed perfect, I didn’t have anything against. She was always kind to me.

Mom: “Alex, do you know what you plan to do with your life? “

I just shrugged my shoulders.

Mom (speaking to dad): “Henry, we have been paying for our son to meet with a psychologist for over a year so he can figure out his life. We are just wasting our money.”

Mom was in her mid-40s, and tall and beautiful. She was a hard woman. She had built her own successful business through perseverance, and didn’t have any patience for underachievers like me. Dad was a simple guy and I was not sure how he was able to get a hot woman like mom to marry him. She never seem satisfied with her marriage. They rarely talked to each other.

After dinner, I went to my bedroom and watched television until I fell asleep at night. I was then awoken to the sound of my sister’s voice.

Andrea: “Alex get up but don’t say a word.”

The lights were on in my bedroom and as my eyes began to focus, I could see my sister standing next to my bed with her hands bound together with duct tape and there was a man standing behind her. He was holding a handgun and wearing a black mask.

Andrea: “Alex don’t panic. Everything will be okay. This man broke into our home and is just looking for money.”

Intruder: “Go to the living room.”

As we entered the living room, mom and dad were sitting on a sofa – their hands were bound also. Andrea sat next to them on another sofa. I sat on a chair at the dining room table that was adjacent to the living room. The intruder walked up to me and bound my hands in front of me just like everyone else.

Intruder: “If you cooperate, then no one will be hurt. Do you understand?” He then walked behind Andrea and held gun over her head.

We all nodded “Yes.”

Intruder: “Where do you keep your valuables?” There was a quiet pause. “Well?”

Dad: “In the basement, behind the painting, you’ll find a safe. The combination is 21-16-39.”

My mom was just shaking her head. The intruder walked down to the basement and a few moments later he returned with a small bag.

Intruder: “Thank you for your donation. I think there is close to $10,000 here.”

Mom (looking at dad): “Why did you tell him where the safe is?” with a look of disapproval.

Dad: “Because our safety is more important. I am sorry that you never like my decisions.”

Intruder: “It seems that your family is dysfunctional. Since you have helped me tonight, I am going to return the favor. Your family needs an intervention. We are going to explore the roots of your problems.”

Intruder (turning to mom): “You appear to be frustrated with your husband. When have you had sex with him?”

Mom (hesitantly): “It’s been more than 3 years. I don’t enjoy sex with him. I’ve never had an orgasm during 20 years of marriage. His penis is very, very small.”

Andrea (yelling): “Stop it! Dad’s penis is beautiful.”

The room became completely silent as we all looked at Andrea.

Mom: “Andrea, you whore. Have you been fucking your dad?”

Andrea: “No, I have been only sucking his penis for 2 years. He was depressed and he needed help.”

My dad was now looking down at floor – looking totally frightened. My sister then stood up and walked to him. As he looked up at her, she smiled at him. She took his hand and led him to the center of the living room. They stood face-to-face for a moment. Next she kneeled in front of him. She proceeded to remove his boxer shorts revealing a tiny limp penis.

Dad: “No Andrea.”

Andrea: “I love you.”

Andrea plunged her face onto his penis, which she was easily able to swallow.