This is very useful information to consider. I have a side character in my memoir who is often extremely helpful to me when I'm in trouble. I've been wondering how much background info on him to include. My answer is now: enough to find out what motivates him (why?) And how does he feel once he has contributed to my well-being? Thank you because this process helped me understand our friendship better IRL. It goes to his core beliefs as a Christian Scientist and his way of giving to his loved ones, especially his friends. He is doing God's work in his love of me, of us friends. And he did save my life when I had a stroke.
Next I will have to consider my ex-husband, who both gaslights me and can be cruel, but who takes excellent care of our daughter. Especially when she is an infant, and I'm unfit. As my memoir stands, my ex is a two-dimensional villain. He needs to be deeper and more problematic. Right now I'm at the perfect juncture to reflect upon his peculiar brand of love.
This is very useful information to consider. I have a side character in my memoir who is often extremely helpful to me when I'm in trouble. I've been wondering how much background info on him to include. My answer is now: enough to find out what motivates him (why?) And how does he feel once he has contributed to my well-being? Thank you because this process helped me understand our friendship better IRL. It goes to his core beliefs as a Christian Scientist and his way of giving to his loved ones, especially his friends. He is doing God's work in his love of me, of us friends. And he did save my life when I had a stroke.
Next I will have to consider my ex-husband, who both gaslights me and can be cruel, but who takes excellent care of our daughter. Especially when she is an infant, and I'm unfit. As my memoir stands, my ex is a two-dimensional villain. He needs to be deeper and more problematic. Right now I'm at the perfect juncture to reflect upon his peculiar brand of love.
Thank you,
SHAUNTA
I just quoted a Christian scientist in commenting that measurement counts in democracy. It was Jill gooding and she said: sheep nibble their way lost.
Oops, that was me, Priscilla, trying to thank you, Shaunta, but it looked like I had signed your name instead. Sorry about that!