Overcompensating From Fear of Loss
For the Conscious Writer
Impending loss has an aura of grief around it. It stalks the ones closest to it and it has not one ounce of sympathy for our very fragile emotions. -Saschia Johnson
When writing a character who feels like they are losing the one they love, they should overcompensate. They might think that going above and beyond will help them keep what they love. This isn’t just in romantic relationships. This is parenting, friendship, and loss, maybe even a job someone is passionate about.
We hang tight to the things we love, it’s natural for us. Some think it’s even romantic. Whatever it is, if your character is losing the one they love, it’d feel right and believable to have them overcompensating in some way.
All you need is one safe anchor to keep you grounded when the rest of your life spins out of control. -KATIE KACVINSKY
In what ways can our characters overcompensate as human beings?
They can become overly controlling.
When we feel like we are losing control of the things we love, we tend to try and control everything around us. It makes this illusion of having more control over the loss.
Some things in life cannot be fixed. They can only be carried. -MEGAN DEVINE
