Consider speaking with a therapist or counselor. They can provide tools to help you process the trauma and prevent it from defining your identity.
Admitting "I was treated unfairly" or "I am hurting" is the first step toward processing the trauma. I Am Victimized! What Next?
Feeling victimized is an incredibly heavy burden to carry, whether it stems from a specific event or a persistent situation. While I don't know the exact context of your experience, the path from feeling like a victim to finding agency usually involves these immediate steps: 1. Prioritize Your Safety and Well-being Consider speaking with a therapist or counselor
If you are in immediate physical danger or being harassed, your first priority is removing yourself from the situation or seeking protection. Feeling victimized is an incredibly heavy burden to
Identify what you will no longer tolerate and communicate those boundaries clearly (if safe to do so).
Connecting with others who have had similar experiences can be incredibly validating. 4. Reclaim Your Agency (The "What Next")