Why Do Sexual Assault Survivors Blame Themselves?
Sexual assault survivors often know intellectually that another person was responsible and still think: “I should have known,” “I should have fought,” or “I put myself in that situation.” Self-blame can create an illusion of control after something deeply disempowering—but it can also keep shame and trauma alive long after the event.
Therapy Intensives for Feeling Responsible for Everyone Else’s Emotions
Feeling responsible for everyone else’s emotions can be exhausting. You may scan for moods, prevent disappointment, smooth over tension, apologize quickly, and feel guilty when someone is upset. Therapy intensives can offer focused support for emotional over-responsibility, people-pleasing, anxiety, and the parts of you that learned other people’s feelings were yours to manage.