Narrative Journal Prompts

Write a story that begins with the line: "The letter arrived on a Tuesday, and nothing was ever the same again."

What story will I tell about this chapter of my life once I've overcome it?

How will I tell the story of this setback once I've overcome it?

What story am I telling myself about this situation? What alternative narrative could be equally or more true?

Write the same scene from three different characters' perspectives. What changes?