Lena Jones

I think it is easy to try and figure out what you would do in somebody else's shoes. The problem with writing is that not all people react the same way. The hardest part of developing characters is creating them with differences. One character will react to a situation different than another character.
If every one of my characters reacts the same way to a traumatic experience, or a piece of good news then I have not developed them enough to know who they really are. I have been trying to watch others and how they react to situations. I have heard that listening to how people talk and react are one of the best tools a writer can use. So if you ever see me staring at someone, don't think it is because I am crazy. I am just doing research. (But don't rule out the crazy thing)
So as many times as we try to determine what we would do in a situation we need to realize that God made us different and one persons response is not right or wrong. They are as unique, just as you are.