The Transformation Arc: Characters Who Grow Because of You (and Without You)
Shane gets therapy. He stops drinking (mostly). He finds joy in chickens. He becomes, gradually, a person managing his depression instead of drowning in it. You helped. Your friendship mattered. But here’s the critical detail: You didn’t fix him. You were part of his support system. He did the work. And Emily? She’s on her own spiritual journey. Deepening her practice. Exploring crystals and meditation. Growing. Whether you befriend her or not. ...