13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don't Do

Overcome self-blame

Instructions

Seek professional help if you experience self-blame after being victimized. If you're experiencing self-blame after being a victim, it's important to reach out to a professional for support. They can help you find healthy ways to manage your emotions and cope with what you've been through. Just a few therapy sessions can make a real difference in letting go of toxic self-blame.
Change the story you tell yourself. Instead of constantly blaming yourself, try to reframe the story you tell yourself. Challenge those negative beliefs by focusing on the facts and being kinder to yourself. For example, if you catch yourself thinking, "If only I had done this differently, things would be better," remind yourself that you did the best you could with the information and circumstances you had at that time.
Apologize and seek forgiveness. Sometimes, self-blame is warranted when we have hurt someone or failed to show kindness or prevent harm. However, silently beating ourselves up doesn't benefit anyone. If you are responsible for hurting someone, take the initiative to apologize. Acknowledge your mistake, express genuine remorse, and commit to changing your behavior to prevent repeating the same mistake.
Make reparations. While you may not be able to undo the past or directly fix certain mistakes, you can choose to make amends going forward. Take proactive steps to repair the harm caused by your actions, if possible. This might involve supporting causes related to the issue, volunteering, or promoting positive change in your community.