The article explores the complex emotional terrain survivors of abuse navigate, especially the self-doubt instilled by abusers and societal narratives. It introduces the concept of 'unvictiming,' where victims are evaluated on a spectrum of 'deserving' versus 'undeserving' based on societal perceptions. This phenomenon takes shape on three distinct levels: internal self-doubt, negative cultural messaging about victims, and institutional barriers that further invalidate survivors' experiences. The interplay of these factors creates significant challenges to personal healing and recognition of one's trauma.
Survivors face self-doubt and societal pressure as their experiences are often dismissed, leading to a harmful sorting of victims into 'deserving' and 'undeserving' categories.
The process of victim shaming occurs at personal, cultural, and institutional levels, creating barriers for survivors to acknowledge and validate their own experiences of abuse.
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