Feeling victimized

One of the characteristics of people who feel victimized is that they don't want to change. To be called an innocent victim, is after all very tempting and people feel very comfortable with it. The signs of feeling victimized are: always feeling right, not being committed, disliking criticism and an unwillingness to take risks.

A better and more adult reaction would be to take responsibility by changing their fate, for instance by joining the current reform movement and taking the risks in stride. The signs of taking responsibility are: being open to criticism, being committed, a willingness to admit past mistakes, flexibility, willingness to take risks and accepting other's opinions.

SUMARSONO SASTROWARDOYO

Bogor, West Java