05/28/2026
You did not cause their abuse.
People who abuse, manipulate, humiliate, or mistreat others do so because of their own choices, mindset, and character — not because someone “deserved” it.
Many survivors spend years blaming themselves, trying to figure out what they could’ve done differently to be loved properly. But no amount of perfection can fix someone committed to hurting, controlling, or disrespecting others.
The way they treated you was never a reflection of your worth.
It was a reflection of theirs.
