Hearing the story of your break-up with Anna, even though you acted like a dick and I felt really sorry for her, reading it along with the guided tour of what was happening behind the scenes - the intense feelings you were experiencing - allows an understanding of why you acted the way you did. It doesn’t excuse the reaction, but at least shows that you did care, rather than what you might first think based only on your outward reaction.
These types of chapters are my favourite, because even though they are often about unpleasant situations and difficult emotions, they really let us into your heart and mind. Your vulnerability is so powerful.
Plus, the metaphors are really good here. They convey the feelings and twisted logic behind the way you dealt with them perfectly.
Hearing the story of your break-up with Anna, even though you acted like a dick and I felt really sorry for her, reading it along with the guided tour of what was happening behind the scenes - the intense feelings you were experiencing - allows an understanding of why you acted the way you did. It doesn’t excuse the reaction, but at least shows that you did care, rather than what you might first think based only on your outward reaction.
These types of chapters are my favourite, because even though they are often about unpleasant situations and difficult emotions, they really let us into your heart and mind. Your vulnerability is so powerful.
Plus, the metaphors are really good here. They convey the feelings and twisted logic behind the way you dealt with them perfectly.
Thanks Malou! I really appreciate your insight :)