Blame protects self-esteem but trades agency for innocence—and that’s a bad trade. Research by Frankl on meaning-making within constraints shows people retain choice even in difficult circumstances. Yes, genetics, environment, time, and family create real challenges. But within those constraints, choices remain: what you eat, what you buy, how you respond to cravings.
This companion covers the function of blame, what’s actually true, what’s in your control, and the empowerment of accepting responsibility. (3 min read)