Re: My Storywriting
The second issue you raise is Michael’s series of thoughts on the way to sickbay. As a victim of a violent act it is sadly unsurprising that he would have these victim blaming thoughts, “what did I do wrong”, “did I deserve it” and so on. However, Michael is also trained as a psychologist, so on an intellectual level he should be aware that these thoughts are inappropriate and potentially harmful. I would have absolutely loved to see you explore the inner conflict there, would the inner therapist win out, or would those tactics seem hollow, how would he grow professionally from this experience? Though I recognize that this is your work and not a choose your own adventure specifically tailored to me, I still would be eager to see that section expanded on, even if it were just in a conversation here on the forum.
I know this post is old and what not but in case some have read, i'll just note that regardless of what qualification one has as a therapist, counselor, or psychologist or what training you have received in the real world or fictional world, it doesn't make you impervious to the pain, discomfort or trauma you would received.
Plus being a victim in those cases like the one in my story, you aren't always rational in the heat of those moments, those thoughts are always there in the back of ones mind each days, it only comes out when certain situation are present at that time to which it floods in the choices you make from the initial hit to even later on.
Even professional therapist, counselors and psychologist need helped from someone who is qualified just as much to ensure that they are handling things appropriately in that moment.
