Being the family scapegoat is like wearing a heavy coat of blame, always feeling like you’re in the wrong, no matter what you do. It’s a bit like playing a never-ending game of “pin the blame on the scapegoat” where you’re left feeling misunderstood, isolated, and unfairly treated. I know because I’ve been there. And … Read more
What happens when the family’s designated “troublemaker” defies expectations and achieves success? When the scapegoat becomes successful, it’s like a plot twist in the family drama you never saw coming. My own journey from being the black sheep to achieving success was a rollercoaster of emotions, struggles, and unexpected triumphs. So, if you’ve ever felt … Read more
Have you ever felt like you were living a never-ending game of emotional chess with someone who should have been nurturing and supportive? That was my life growing up. I never asked to be the scapegoat daughter of a narcissistic mother, but that’s the role life dealt me. I was the target of her relentless … Read more
I’ve always believed that our experiences shape us in unique ways. For example, in my journey as the family scapegoat, I’ve discovered a lot about resilience, self-discovery, and healing. This made me think. What if being the family scapegoat isn’t a curse, but a stepping stone to a better, more empowered you? If you’ve always … Read more
Growing up as the family scapegoat wasn’t a walk in the park. The constant criticism, manipulation, and isolation at home left me with some deep scars that messed up my self-esteem, relationships, and overall well-being. In fact, if it weren’t for therapy, I’d probably still be carrying that heavy baggage around. If you’re going through … Read more
I always thought I was destined to be the family’s perpetual scapegoat, taking the blame for everything. But, one day, I realized that being my family’s punching bag was not something I wanted to continue and I decided I’d had enough. I confronted the stigma, questioned my role in a narrative not of my making, … Read more
Like many of you, I have found myself trapped in the web of a narcissistic family. Here, every twist and turn seems to revolve around the ego of one or more family members. And within these challenging dynamics, the concept of scapegoating takes on a particularly toxic form. It’s the blame game, an intricate dance … Read more
Living with a narcissist in the family is an emotional rollercoaster that tests your resilience daily. Believe me, I know, and growing up it sucked big time for me. It was a horrible experience that I wish no one would have to go through when I went through. It is a journey where you’re the … Read more
Growing up, I found myself entangled within the complex web of my narcissistic family structure. It was a constant battle between my authentic self and the unrealistic expectations set by my mother, who believed that success and beauty were the sole currencies of worth. I was constantly exploring, striving for independence, and resisting conformity, a … Read more
Growing up, I had a unique perspective on the world, one shaped by the challenging dynamics of having a narcissistic parent. You see, I understood from an early age that my mother’s values and beliefs didn’t align with reality. Her obsession with beauty and her unrealistic expectations made me feel like the black sheep. Yet, … Read more
