The scapegoat

It is convenient for a family to have a scapegoat, as the other members don’t have to take as much personal responsibility. You might find that when you challenge other members of the family, they tell you their behaviour is totally acceptable (when it is not) and that your behaviour is not okay. This is likely to happen when you try to put a boundary in place. They don’t like it, so they push back, commenting again on your ‘over sensitivity’.

Name of art piece: "Scapegoat Healing" size: 10" x 13" on 11" x 14" paper printed on archival paper with archival inks artwork © 2014 by Lise Winne FOR SALE THROUGH MY ON-LINE SHOP HERE a hand signed print is also available here (design dedicated to Robert W. Davis) My new announcement! I am pursuing another masters degree (MSW). More about that towards the end of this blog. In the meantime, here is my post (with my own illustrations and graphics) on what scapegoating is all about: The…

The scapegoat child needs to recognize what has happened to them and why. They need to learn the carry over effects of this legacy of pain in their adult lives to heal and to stop being re-scapegoated, bullied, harassed and targeted.

Scapegoats may face a self-identity crisis, questioning who they truly are, as they are boxed into a role within the family. Unveil the hidden pain of being the family scapegoat and the lifelong impact it leaves. Through my story, find strength and insight to recognize and break free from this destructive pattern. Learn more here!

John Mark Green - writer on Instagram: ". . The Golden Child, the Scapegoat, the Lost Child. All are trapped in the narcissist's web of dysfunction and control. . . "Often, narcissistic parents assign their children specific roles within the family... The two most common roles are that of the scapegoat and the golden child. ...these contrary roles...maintain the illusion of health, and normalcy to outsiders, by dumping, and blaming all of the family’s problems onto the scapegoat. The golden…

In a family system, roles like scapegoat, fixer, caretaker, and the helpless one are common. The scapegoat bears blame, the fixer resolves conflicts, the caretaker provides emotional support, and the helpless one often receives extra attention. These roles shape family dynamics and individual identities, often reflecting underlying issues and influencing how members interact and function together. #familysystems #familyroles #scapegoatchild #fixerchild #caretakerchild #helplesschild…

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