Victimhood 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

Victimhood 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.