Never Forget the Past – But Lose the Emotional Attachment to It! Avoid Toxic Positivity – 2024
Never Forget the Past – But Lose the Emotional Attachment to It!
Embracing the Past Without Being Haunted by It: Lessons the Past can Teach to Scam Victims
Primary Category: Scam Victim Recovery Psychology
Authors:
• Vianey Gonzalez B.Sc(Psych) – Licensed Psychologist Specialty in Crime Victim Trauma Therapy, Neuropsychologist, Certified Deception Professional, Psychology Advisory Panel & Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc.
• Tim McGuinness, Ph.D. – Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc.
About This Article
Scam victims face the dual challenge of letting go of the emotional weight of their experiences while retaining the lessons they’ve learned. Emotional attachment to past mistakes, including shame, anger, and self-blame, can hinder healing, but acknowledging these emotions without allowing them to define one’s future is crucial. Letting go doesn’t mean forgetting; it means releasing the pain while using the past as a tool for growth and vigilance. Biases, logical fallacies, and mental schemas that contributed to the vulnerability must be understood and addressed, as they are key to preventing future victimization.
