It helps me to share the process, but it is important to be aware that judging what I have currently is like gauging a cake that hasn't finished baking yet, or a house that's still not get any roof or walls, or... something.
Based on what people said in comments re community opinions of Undertale characters, I'm wondering if what seems appealing to me (open display of issues) isn't appealing to other people because it does seem more well-adjusted to be guarded, oblivious, or in denial about such things. But I can't write any other way, so we'll have to see how it goes, I suppose. There's always a chance it could stand out in a good way. Maybe.
Based on what people said in comments re community opinions of Undertale characters, I'm wondering if what seems appealing to me (open display of issues) isn't appealing to other people because it does seem more well-adjusted to be guarded, oblivious, or in denial about such things. But I can't write any other way, so we'll have to see how it goes, I suppose. There's always a chance it could stand out in a good way. Maybe.