My writing group started as peers but over the past year one person has gotten a book deal and suddenly the dynamic feels different - there's this weird mix of celebration and jealousy and nobody knows how to talk about it. We all want to be supportive but we're also dealing with our own feelings about success and failure and comparison.
More people experience this than they realize.
Achievement within a community of equals disrupts the relational foundation and forces examination of hidden competitive dynamics.
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Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.