Learned Helplessness. This two word phrase describes the emotional weakness that becomes programmed within when suffering abuse or trauma with no escape in sight. Passively suffering. Frightened into immobility. Hopeless. As you heal from the abuse or trauma you experienced, becoming empowered in actuality on small and big tasks or goals, you break through the illusion of helplessness. Here is an article that describes some steps that help such. What are your steps to enliven your power to create and effect change? ” 4 Immediate Steps to Combat a Sense of Helplessness” | Psychology Today