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The Psychology of Playing the Victim While Holding the Power Every time one of these lists pops up pretending that white people “don’t have anything,” it follows the same psychological pattern. It is not confusion. It is selective memory performed like a script. These posts flip the story by turning the dominant group into the victim and hoping nobody notices how upside down it is. Psychologists call it zero sum thinking. If someone else gains visibility or protection, they believe something is being taken from them. That fear grows into resentment, and resentment grows into memes like this. They claim white people lack an anthem or institutions while living in a country where those things have always centered them. They know the truth. The discomfort comes from admitting it. Calling others “victims” is projection. When people feel their comfort slipping, they accuse everyone else of whining so they never have to confront the real issue. And when you counter their argument with context, they suddenly flip again. Now you are the racist. Now you are the one causing division. Not the person who posted a list designed to stir conflict. Not the meme built to bait an argument. The blame shifts instantly because it protects their illusion. This is the psychology. These posts are not about facts. They are about maintaining the feeling of innocence while ignoring the reality in front of them. That is why the tone changes the moment you introduce history. You did not insult them. You interrupted the story they tell themselves. #Psychology #OnlineBehavior #HumanBehavior #Identity #CommunityTalk

When your name isn’t really yours

Losing your last name can feel like losing a piece of yourself. One teen shared how his family forced him to take his stepdad’s name after his dad passed away, even though he never wanted it. Years later, he finally reclaimed his original name at 18, despite his mom calling it a betrayal. The story hit a nerve online, with many saying kids should have a say in big decisions about their identity. Have you ever felt pressured to accept something that didn’t feel right? How much say should kids have in family changes like this? #Relationships #FamilyDynamics #Identity