Why You Shouldn't Avoid the Word "Victim"

Realizing you were a victim is key to healing. It allows for self compassion and facilitates the grieving process.

The victim being codependent or less assertive, or even having a hard time setting boundaries does not excuse the narcissist from the abusive behavior.

One thing has nothing to do with the other. 

This is how disordered individuals relate to the world, regardless of the positive or negative qualities, strengths or weaknesses of the victim. 

Codependent or not, assertive or not, psychopaths and highly narcissistic people see others as objects to be used as long as that object brings valuable supply. When that is no longer the case then that object is discarded.

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