I have a main character who has left an alcoholic husband & is starting a new life, this is based a little upon my split & divorce with my exH.
Obviously names & stuff will be changed but is this a bit obvious its based on exfucker? I'm not trying to be malicious about him or even make him the character as asuch, but I know the emotions that my character will have & I can predict what she will do. I'm writing what I have lived, basically.
Anyone who knows me will know the circumstances of my divorce & I'm worried I'm basing the character on someone real & it may land me in trouble. The ex isn't a character himself as she has already left, but he does appear as a bit of a wanker through her memories & the way she remembers him.
Could it be a problem? Do I need to find another reason for the divorce?
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onetiredfromthesugarhighmummy · 15/04/2014 15:43
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