Speaking from personal experience, I think that self-deprecation is one way that the bullied learn how to bully. It is a way to exert power over others while maintaining a sense of victimization or martyrdom
Against Self-Deprecation
Matt LeMay
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WOW, that is profound. In the work place, my self-deprecation has always been mild, but I can already see where this holds some truth both in work and out of work where it comes out more.

And while it has never been a mainstay of who I am, its definitely something i’ll keep an eye on!!!!