There is a fine line between compassion and a victim mentality. Compassion though is a healing force and comes from a place of kindness towards yourself. Playing the victim is a toxic waste of time that not only repels other people, but also robs the victim of ever knowing true happiness.
Bronnie Ware, The Top Five Regrets of the Dying: A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing
compassion, happiness, victim-mentality