There are at least two kinds of victims. One shines in the light where people share their experiences to help change public policies, laws, and social norms, such as human trafficking and sexual harassment. While the other hides in the dark, spreading baseless rumors and making up accusations to hurt others.
At the core of the victim narrative, there’s the enemy image.
Like victims, there are at least two kinds of enemies. One is the real enemy, such as violence and harassment. The other is a habitual narrative that goes hand in hand with blaming (if it weren’t for them!).
Speaking up about the real enemy empowers the person who chooses to do so and contributes to the betterment of the whole.
However, blaming does not empower. When everything is someone else’s fault, it’s convenient for the blamers, and there is no need to take responsibility for changing oneself.
Being a victim is a choice. Choose wisely.
