The Intersection of Complex Trauma and the Victimhood Narrative

Revising the storyline to move towards empowerment

Rev. Sheri Heller, LCSW, RSW
Published in
7 min readFeb 26, 2024

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My recovery from complex trauma was beset by difficulties, especially when it came to relinquishing my status as the perennial injured party. After all, there was so much truth to the pain which underscored that designation. Recurring betrayal and traumatic abuse calcified…

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Rev. Sheri Heller, LCSW, RSW
Invisible Illness

Complex trauma clinician and writer. Survivor turned thriver, with a love for world travel, the arts and nature. I think outside the box. Sheritherapist.com