Toxic Families: Navigating the Challenges of Being a Family Scapegoat
“My friend, you are not alone. No matter what you've suffered, the abuse was not your fault. You didn't cause someone to hurt you. Not as an innocent child, teenager, nor as an adult. Let that sink in. It's not your fault.”― Dana Arcuri, Soul Cry: Releasing & Healing the Wounds of Trauma.
“Ending the toxic cycle within your own life isn't easy. When you don't come from a healthy family, you do your best to ensure a healthy one comes from you.”― Steve Maraboli.
“The tradition of passing trauma
from generation to generation
like a family heirloom
stops with you
its final inheritor
determined to lay it to rest”― Zara Bas, This Time You Save Yourself.
What is a Family Scapegoat?
A family scapegoat is a member of a family system who is unfairly blamed, criticized, or targeted for problems within the unit. They often serve as a convenient outlet for familial tension and dysfunction. For example, in a dysfunctional family, a scapego…
