The Costs and Benefits of Victimhood

The Costs and Benefits of Victimhood
Viewing yourself as a victim can make it easier accept a terrible event, but if it drags on too long, you could be avoiding the basic mindset of a responsible, effective adult. fizkes/Shutterstock
Conan Milner
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Life can be unavoidably cruel, but we have a choice in how these cruel experiences will shape us.

Life coach and motivational speaker Kimberly Spencer often illustrates the power of this choice by sharing her personal history. Spencer grew up with an addict for a father. Later, she suffered a 10-year battle with bulimia, and a series of abusive relationships.
Conan Milner
Conan Milner
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Conan Milner is a health reporter for the Epoch Times. He graduated from Wayne State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and is a member of the American Herbalist Guild.
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