Video 9 - How to Get Over Being Scammed - Healing First Steps

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This is the ninth video in a series that was created to help people who have been scammed, and who are having a hard time getting over it. Healing from being scammed is difficult and many people beat themselves up for a long time afterwards.
If you are telling yourself that you are stupid and feeling a lot of shame, you are NOT alone. These are the most common and most difficult parts of the psychological recovery after you have been scammed.
In these videos, which are based on my book (linked below), you will find coping strategies and ways to find healing for yourself.
This video has some thoughts about the initial steps you may take in your own healing process.
Here's a link to get the book on Amazon, "The Emotional Impact of Being Scammed and How to Recover": www.amazon.com/Emotional-Impa...
Also, check out the website I've created, that has other resources you may find helpful, including (soon) a video series for family and friends, another for advocates, and a third for mental health providers. Here is the link to the website: www.ScamSurvivorHealing.com.
You can reach me through that website above.
Thanks for listening, and I hope you find healing and feel better soon!
All my best,
Cathy Wilson, LPC

[@paccpierce]

Good video. Just got scammed a little while ago. I know gonna recover from it financially, but the emotional side is so much harder. I felt so embarassed and shamed. This video made me feel better :)

[@createlifepaths]

I am so glad it helped you to feel better. Keep it up and remember this one event does not define who you are!

[@charshill2978]

I'm back at square one after taking so much time to heal after abusive relationship, because I thought I learned to maintain my boundaries and call out or stop being pressured into going against my instinct and boundaries.

[@createlifepaths]

See my reply to you on Video 2 please

[@darlacorazone417]

this has been really helpful. i still feel ashamed. i can't tell anyone the magnitude of the scam.. and it might take some time to recover mentally and emotionally 😢

[@createlifepaths]

Hi Darla, if you haven't already, please check the website and contact me through there. There is more information there that is hopefully helpful, too. www.ScamSurvivorHealing.com

[@createlifepaths]

Another warning, everyone. Please be cautious about anyone commenting here and claiming to be able to recover money for you. No one can do that except law enforcement, the courts, etc. Money recovery is a second attempt at scamming people who were already scammed once. There are a huge number of links that will pop up on Google for you and other pages too, and I've had a number of people add comments here and on the other videos. Please watch out for these disgusting criminals!! All my best to you all! Cathy

[@l-pv5793]

Thank you !

[@createlifepaths]

You are very welcome!