Short Victim’s Stories

Everyone walks their own path of recovery, shaped by personal history, emotional wounds, and individual pace. No two journeys look the same, and yet the destination—true recovery—demands similar inner qualities from all who pursue it. It requires unwavering willpower to keep going when everything feels lost. It calls for effort, not just once, but repeatedly, in moments of weakness, confusion, or grief. Patience is essential, especially when progress seems slow or invisible. And above all, recovery demands total commitment—a deep, personal decision to keep moving forward, even when the path is unclear or painful. The challenges may vary, but the need for persistence is universal. Whether you’re facing a setback or celebrating a small victory, the task is the same: take another step. One more step, every day, no matter how heavy your heart feels. Because recovery isn’t a single moment. It’s a daily choice, and a path you walk with courage.

Finding purpose after suffering such trauma took some time, and a little bit at a time. I agree that trying to have a positive attitude, by being grateful for little things, and being surrounded by people who genuinely cared for and supported me, was key. And yes, small acts like making the bed, folding laundry and putting it away, walking my dog to get out of the house and spending time with family helped tremendously.

En ocaciones no necesitamos palabras solamente sentir que nos apoyan . desafortunadamente algunas veces las personas que nos rodean no saben como expresar lo que sienten con relacion a saber que fuimos estafadas y una disculpa perfomativa nos hace sentir como que invalidan nuestros sentimientos y hacer que las que hemos sido víctimas sintamos que nuestras experiencias y emociones no son tomadas en serio. De alguna manera las victimas pueden percibir la disculpa como un mero formalismo para dar por terminado el asunto, sin reconocer el daño real que han sufrido. Esto puede llevar a sentimientos de frustración, enojo y emociones que no nos ayuda mucho cuando estamos dentro de todo ese caos.

La “voz del silencio” en una víctima de estafa se refiere a la tendencia a no hablar sobre su experiencia, a mantener en secreto lo sucedido por sentimientos de vergüenza, culpa, miedo al juicio o incluso por la manipulación del estafador. Esta falta de comunicación puede tener graves efectos en la víctima, como el aislamiento, falta de confianza o deterioro en la salud emocional etc. Sin embargo romper el silencio es un paso crucial en el proceso de recuperación de una víctima de estafa, algunas maneras de enfrentar la “voz del silencio”: unirse a grupos de apoyo (SCARS) , buscar terapia y ayuda profesional, y si esposible apoyo en su entorno de vida.

When I was about five years old, I often accompanied my mom to the market to shop for groceries. On one occasion, I saw a display of balloons and begged my mother to buy me one. I pleaded, cried and annoyed her so much that she finally gave in with one condition. That I would not complain, get upset or cry if the balloon popped or somehow got away from me. No sooner than five minutes of joy and fun, my balloon popped when I bumped it into a sharp corner. As I sat on the ground trying to come to terms with what just happened, tears rolled down my eyes quietly. It was the first time in my life I faced reality for what it is. That nothing lasts forever, enjoy the things I have while it lasted, and don’t get stuck when it’s gone. Simple as this story was, I learned it early on and used the lesson to help me navigate throughout my life.