My best friend and I both applied for the same prestigious writing residency and she got it and I didn't and we're both pretending everything is fine but there's this weird tension now where I'm supposed to be happy for her success while dealing with my own disappointment.
More people experience this than they realize.
Success and rejection in creative work can strain even the closest friendships when unspoken feelings of competition and comparison remain unaddressed.
“Where Are You with Writing and creative legacy?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.