Scam Victims and the In-between Place of Liminality While Struggling for Recovery – 2024
Scam Victims and the Land of Limen – the In-between Place of Liminality While Struggling to Recover
Limen and Liminality in the Journey of Scam Victims: Navigating the Space Between Trauma and Recovery
Note that this article is intended for scam victims-survivors, families, and advocates
Primary Category: Scam Victim Recovery Philosophy
Author:
• Tim McGuinness, Ph.D. – Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc.
About This Article
Limen and liminality, concepts of thresholds and transitional spaces, provide a powerful framework for understanding emotional upheavals and life transitions. During difficult times, individuals often find themselves in a liminal state—no longer tied to their old identity but not yet grounded in a new one.
This space, while disorienting, offers profound potential for growth, reflection, and transformation. A sense of place, whether physical or symbolic, becomes essential, anchoring individuals as they navigate uncertainty. By embracing these in-between moments and recognizing them as part of the human experience, people can transform adversity into resilience, turning transitions into opportunities for renewal and self-discovery.
