The “loner” story, established as an awkward kid with no secure friend group… “everyone’s just pretending to like me - they’re judging me, actually. I’ll never be a part of the cool group. Everything I offer will be judged and rejected.” Closely related to the abandonment storyline, perhaps?
Oooh... if this were my story book, I'd be hearing 3 stories in there. The Lone Wolf story "I'm better off on my own" and there is another story mucking about in there... The Judge? The Critic? That story, "I won't be accepted if I throw my hat in the ring so why bother trying" is a powerful beast of a story, woven from the shadow of the judge and the critic. At least that's what it sounds like if this were my playbook!
The “loner” story, established as an awkward kid with no secure friend group… “everyone’s just pretending to like me - they’re judging me, actually. I’ll never be a part of the cool group. Everything I offer will be judged and rejected.” Closely related to the abandonment storyline, perhaps?
Oooh... if this were my story book, I'd be hearing 3 stories in there. The Lone Wolf story "I'm better off on my own" and there is another story mucking about in there... The Judge? The Critic? That story, "I won't be accepted if I throw my hat in the ring so why bother trying" is a powerful beast of a story, woven from the shadow of the judge and the critic. At least that's what it sounds like if this were my playbook!
Oh my goddess YES, the Judge!!! That’s the character. What a bastard. Lol.
Yes the abandonment boogy man! I know it well. Thanks for the fresh perspective
HA! The Abandonment Boogy Man~ a fun new outfit for that character to wear!
Probably as a result of the abandonment!