Victim Identity
Possible Buried Feelings
Helplessnessblameavoidance of agencyresentmentgrieffear
Possible Buried Beliefs
- “Nothing is in my control.”
- “Life is against me.”
- “If I try, it'll only hurt more.”
- “Being wronged is the only way I get care.”
Healing Notes
Emotion Link offers these as possible associations to explore, not causes or diagnoses. Possible purpose or secondary gain: the position may relieve responsibility and attract care while keeping change out of reach. From the 2023 Emotion Link Reference Guide — possible emotional associations: the victim position can provide pity or safety and can reinforce beliefs about punishment and unworthiness. Possible purpose or secondary gain: pity, safety, and confirmation of a familiar belief.
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