Some theorists have mistakenly applied the concept of "learned helplessness" to the situation of battered women and other chronically traumatized people. Such concepts tend to portray the victim as simply defeated or apathetic, whereas in fact a much livelier and more complex inner struggle is usually taking place. In most cases the victim has not… Continue reading Thursday Thought — Learned Helplessness, a misapplied concept
Category: Victims
how victims are affected by and respond to abuse, awakening from the fog, getting free, healing & recovery, hope
When we want to see good in everyone — a lesson from Pride and Prejudice
Some people assume the best to a fault. Sometimes they even do this to the detriment of others. Some of us may have been like that, or maybe still are. It's a trap for young players on this earth, especially young females and Christians who are taught it is wrong to think anything slighting about anyone. For anyone… Continue reading When we want to see good in everyone — a lesson from Pride and Prejudice
