Annette’s need to remain a victim, Harry said, shielded her from assuming any responsibility for what happened in her life. She could feel justified in cursing society rather than bravely investigating her own role in continuing to be used by others. By wrapping herself in a veil of righteous anger, Annette was avoiding any kind of frightening self-examination or confrontation that might induce change, and thereby was perpetuating her impotency and helplessness. This left her incapable of making changes “for her sake.”
