Abuse Quote by Shannon Thomas
““Survivors who repeatedly believe they are the problem, they are broken, and they are not good enough, are people who are never going to see the hidden abuse. Not because they don’t want to, but because they are looking in the wrong spot for answers. In therapy, we start to literally deprogram the conscious and subconscious lies the abusers have planted in the survivors.””
About This Quote
Source Therapy Workshop: Healing from abuse, 2021
Survivors often blame themselves, missing external sources of abuse; therapy helps reframe this narrative.
In simple terms: Self‑blame blocks healing; therapy can correct false beliefs.
Key Takeaway
Seek professional help to uncover hidden abuse patterns.
Themes
self‑blame
healing
therapy
Mood
hopeful
empathetic
Type
therapeutic
educational
When to use this quote
- counseling sessions
- support groups
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
psychology
trauma recovery
Questions to Reflect On
- What internal narratives hinder your healing?
- How can you support someone stuck in self‑blame?
A Different Perspective
Therapy may not reach everyone; some may resist confronting trauma.
