Study from UK: Self-disparaging humor associated with being bullied

[Tobin S.]

1. Interesting

I used to have a self-deprecating sense of humor. I was bullied by other children a bit, but the source of my self-disparagement was at home.

I'm glad you posted this because I hadn't really noticed that my self-deprecating habit is gone...but it is. I guess it makes sense that people who are not taught to respect themselves will have a harder time getting respect from others. When I look at how much I lost due to a poor upbringing it saddens me a bit, and it also makes me angry. But I've got too many good things happening to me now for it to be too much of a drag. I feel like I've mostly made my peace with it.

Flourishing when those around you just wanted to tear you down is the best revenge.