The writer: has so much to say, from the many years that they’ve lived on this planet. And yet holds it all in, and struggles for words. Learning to live with dichotomy.

The child: wounded, orphaned. Grew up too fast. Needs to be seen and heard and loved. Trying to rediscover that innocence.

The victim: life values of honesty and integrity.

The guide: always leading by example; watching, listening, reading, learning and sharing that wisdom.

The clown: wearing the mask. The outward smiles for the world, the inner pain and sadness. Finding joy in laughter.

The rescuer: the impulse to step in and fix; taking responsibility when it’s not always theirs to own. Learning to sit and witness, respond and not react.

The companion/sidekick: you couldn’t wish for a more loyal partner or friend.

The saboteur: learning to trust in relationships; who and when to trust. Recognizing those who can’t be trusted.

The mother: second nature, to love and nurture. Slowly learning to love and nurture their own inner child.

The engineer: practical and logical. Time to re-engineer their life.

The shape shifter: forever learning to adapt and change for survival. Making the shift from surviving to thriving.

The prostitute: interacting with the world. Living with integrity and gratitude for abundance.

The detective: forever seeking truth. Watching for clues and trying to piece the puzzle together and solve the mystery that is within.