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I don't think this is true in general. If a rape victim feels like a victim, it's because they are and society should validate that. But if your kid dies and it
by civilized 4y ago
I don't think this is true in general. If a rape victim feels like a victim, it's because they are and society should validate that. But if your kid dies and it's no one's fault in particular, the advice given here might help you (or might not).
- crmd 4y agoVictimhood is a crucial but temporary step in the healing process, where you acknowledge your pain and recognize that the trauma was not your fault. But if you get stuck there, you stop growing and healing. The next step is recognizing yourself as a survivor - that you did the work, you overcame adversity, and the trauma ultimately made you more mentally tough and resilient and better equipped for future life challenges. It’s only in this final step where a victim actually takes the power back. Source: me, after 15 years of difficult work with an exceptional therapist.
- refurb 4y agoBoth of those are outside of your control, so the similarities are more than your comment suggests.