The Power of Music: Embracing a New Path

Writing from the point of view of your novel's main character, start a thought with that phrasing which illustrates a difficult decision they made/have to make/will make. Show the character continuing to think about this difficult decision. From the point of view of Julia, the main character: "Choosing between my career and my family felt like an impossible crossroads and it still keeps me awake at night. My mother’s voice echoes in my mind, reminding me of the sacrifices she made so I could succeed. I can almost see the disapproval in her eyes if I chose to walk away from everything I worked for. On the other hand, Jake’s tired smile as he puts the children to bed without me haunts my thoughts. The kids deserve a parent who can share their everyday joys and sorrows, and I keep questioning if I’ve been letting them down. These memories clash in my head, pushing and pulling until my heart aches. The fear of regret gnaws at me, whether I stay or leave, and I grapple with the weight of what each path means for those I love."