Write about a character pretending to be someone they’re not.
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I think it's very simple.
Someone may pretend to be a different person because they're not happy with the person they actually are.
Many people experience traumas which cause shame, self loathing and guilt.
These don't have to be traumas as serious as being molested or witnessing a death. It could be a little thing, such as a father being critical or a friend deceiving.
Whatever the trauma, some people develop deep, core beliefs of who they are. Negative beliefs like:
- I'm not good enoug
- Im not deserving of kindness or love
- I'm a mistake
- I am not important
To protect themselves from further trauma and hide their pain, some people act in ways they normally wouldn't. It's not even intentional. They may try to be the idea of an absolutely perfect person, they may become addicts, they may become reclusive or demonstrate OCD behaviors.
Whatever they do, it "numbs" the pain of the person having to deal with trauma.
By not being their "authentic self" they think they are controlling their lives and the people around them. Control is very important and when the facade cracks, you will see the anger, sadness and desperation behind the pretense.
It's an unhealthy form of self-preservation. People who pretend to be who they're not are looking for validation from society and others, not from within themselves.
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