A WORD – frangible: readily broken; breakable.

And what does a foot have to do with this word definition?

I recently learned that a foot has many small, breakable parts and is at high risk for injury. Yes, through personal experience as I like to base my posts on facts : )

I happened to take a tumble down some stairs this week and landed on my left foot, turning my ankle. I want to pause here to say “Thank you, God,” for x-rays that showed no broken bones!

But it started me thinking about the term. I think this word may also be applied to a character. Someone whose feelings are easily hurt. Broken emotions. A sensitive spirit.

What would cause a person to be like this and how would they face their world? By shying away from everything? Or perhaps the opposite: adapting a strong facade and never letting their feelings show.

How would you describe this character’s past and what would they do to overcome this weakness?