Is it bad or shameful not to consider yourself a victim?

Question

TW!!!! Mentions of abuse and sexual assault!!!
I was abused by my father in different ways(but never sexually or physically) and just had a memory resurface of my older brother doing something to me that was very wrong, but even though I know I went through those things.... I hate saying I’m a victim. Especially that I’m a victim of sexual assault and I don’t know why. Is that bad? Am I a bad person for having that mindset???

Answer

It's not wrong if its what you feel about yourself, someone on the outside looking in will probably see you as the victim though. But it sounds more like you are trying to take control of your life and emotions and say you are stronger than what you went through. I will say though that it never hurts to seek out a therapist just to make sure you're not holding onto anything in a bad way. I wish you the very best! 💜

Is it bad or shameful not to consider yourself a victim?

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