Thought-Stirring Post: Victim Blaming
PUBLIC POST
After going through abusive situations or mistreatment, many survivors may find it difficult to share what happened with others. Sometimes the fear of victim/survivor-blaming keeps the survivor from sharing what happened to them.
After going through abusive situations or mistreatment, many survivors may find it difficult to share what happened with others. Sometimes the fear of victim/survivor-blaming keeps the survivor from sharing what happened to them.
- How has victim/survivor-blaming affected you and your ability to tell your story?
- How do you handle a situation where victim/survivor-blaming occurs?
- What was something positive/validating that someone told you after you shared your story?