Artist Quote by Janice Erlbaum
“I feel a lot of sympathy for the young women I've written about, including Younger Janice. I think that all of them (me in Girlbomb, Samantha in Have You Found Her, and Elizabeth in I, Liar) had some early family trauma that contributed to their dysfunctional methods of dealing with the world, but I wouldn't call them/myself victims - survivors, maybe, but not victims. Nor do I think of them/myself as con artists.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The New Yorker, 2015
Characters with trauma can be resilient survivors, not merely victims, shaping their coping methods.
In simple terms: Trauma can forge resilience, not victimhood.
Key Takeaway
Recognize strength in overcoming hardship.
Themes
psychology
survival
identity
Mood
thoughtful
empathetic
Type
analytical
reflective
When to use this quote
- writing fiction
- therapy
- support groups
Key Concepts
trauma
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How does labeling affect healing?
- What distinguishes survivor from victim?
A Different Perspective
Risk glorifying trauma.
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