A pair of glasses bringing a blurred scene into focus.

FRIDAY FOCUS #4

We made it to Friday again and I’m excited about sharing some things today in this focus edition.

A pair of glasses bringing a blurred scene into focus.

On Wednesday, we talked about being worthy, or feeling unworthy. Think about characters you’ve created who fit this scenario. Have you made characters who felt unworthy of happiness or love?

I did.

In A Noble Bargain, Rose Blaine had suffered physical abuse at the hands of her alcoholic father and sexual abuse from her father’s moonshine partner. They lived in a shack of a house, and her only friend was her younger brother. She had a lot to overcome.

She had to get past believing:

  • She was to blame
  • She was replaceable
  • She was something to be used, not protected

She thought she had to be useful, obedient, silent and invisible. How could she ever step away from the crippling feeling of unworthiness?

Rose’s healing begins when she understands that worth is inherent, not something she has to earn through suffering. A meaningful moment happens when Rose encounters love that listens, waits and respects through her friendship with Oliver.

So, in writing our characters, we have to explore all these things. We have to find ways to move our characters forward, and facilitate their growth.

For Rose, it took kindness from people who where strangers, acceptance without judgement and opportunity to escape.

I’d love to hear how you’ve helped a character move from feeling unworthy to finding their worth.

    I'd love to hear your thoughts!

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