A realistic oil painting with subtle surreal stylization. A wide, emotionally charged interior shot of a modest home, rendered in textured, expressive brushwork reminiscent of classical oil masters. The scene features three figures: a mother, her two-year-old daughter, and a haunting, gaunt version of the mother standing in the doorway. Foreground (Safe Room): A young mother sits cross-legged on a hardwood floor, wrapped in ambient warm light. She wears soft, home-worn clothing. Her gaze is turned back toward the open doorway behind her, with an expression of understanding, protectiveness, and subtle fear. Her body is positioned between the child and the looming figure — a shield, but not a warrior. Near her, the toddler stands in the brightest part of the warm light, surrounded by small stuffed animals and a soft, slightly wrinkled blanket. The child is facing away, playing peacefully, unaware of the presence behind. The child radiates innocence, joy, and grounding. Background (Doorway): In the open doorway behind them stands the second version of the mother — naked, emaciated, and emotionally hollow. Her skin is pale, hair disheveled, posture sunken. Her face is partially obscured, only slightly — a lock of hair veils part of her expression, but her haunted eyes remain visible, fixed on the mother and child with a vacant, needy, and sorrowful stare. She is illuminated only by the spilled light from the room, which paints her body in a cool, sickly blue tint. Behind her, See more