You weren’t abused because you’re an easy target.

You weren’t abused because you’re gullible.

You weren’t abused because you’re too weak, too naive, or too sensitive.

You weren’t abused because you sometimes get things wrong.

You weren’t abused because you’re annoying or hard to love.

You weren’t abused because you’re a people pleaser.

You weren’t abused because you attract the wrong people.

You were abused because someone chose to abuse you.

No matter what struggles you have or vulnerabilities you carry, the blame is not yours.

The responsibility lies with the person who caused harm.

The shame isn’t yours to carry. It never was.