Heroine experiences some sort of disconnect with a maternal force in her life.

Heroine over-identifies with a paternal figure in her life

Unable to live up to any maternal or paternal expectations, heroine sets out on her own.

Heroine achieves success on her trials and is awarded for her accomplishments, though the successes are short-lived.

Heroine is betrayed by someone or something.

Heroine enters a period of depression which begins with a literal or metaphorical fall from grace.

Heroine hits rock bottom. She’s been stripped and left for dead (metaphorically).

Heroine begins to recover from the depression by yearning to reconnect with life and the people, places, and things to do in it.

Heroine seeks the solace of a maternal figure, which may or may not be so comforting.

Heroine finds must make peace with her inner man by taming a tyrant or meeting with a heroic figure.

Heroine unites with a partner, which may be personal or professional, symbolizing the balance she’s found.

Heroine experiences bliss, which may be shown as a passing of the baton or birthing a project or baby.