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A young child, the narrator, is struggling to adjust to a new baby sister, nicknamed "DT." The mother is overwhelmed by motherhood, often yelling and drinking from a mysterious cup, which causes her to be upset. The child finds comfort in tasting objects, seeking the "antidote" to unpleasant flavors, but the arrival of DT disrupts his world and leaves him feeling unwanted and replaced. As DT continues to cry and demand attention, the child's resentment grows, culminating in feeling abandoned and discarded and replaced by the sister. The story explores themes of sibling rivalry, parental stress, and the complexities of family relationships. Comparable works include This story is similar to "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger in its exploration of a young boy's disillusionment with the world and his search for meaning, and "Franny and Zooey" by J.D. Salinger in its depiction of sibling dynamics and the challenges of growing up.