Ever felt like the odd one out in your own family? Like you’re the designated problem, the black sheep? That was my life as the narcissist family scapegoat. I grew up with a narcissistic mother obsessed with appearance and success, a sister who manipulated instead of supported, and a brother living off everyone else’s success. ... Read more
Being the scapegoat of the family was a role I never asked for but one that seemed to fit me perfectly. At least, that’s what my narcissistic mom made me believe. When you’re constantly the fall guy, the family’s blame magnet, it’s hard not to internalize the idea that something is wrong with you. And ... Read more
For years, I lived in a perpetual state of blame, a constant target of my family’s “fix-it” plan. I was the designated problem child, the black sheep, the one on whom every frustration and every insecurity was dumped. It was a suffocating existence, a relentless cycle of criticism and rejection. I felt utterly alone, trapped ... Read more
Why am I always the scapegoat? What is so wrong about me? This question has haunted me for as long as I can remember. I feel that I was being constantly blamed, criticized, and held responsible for things that weren’t even my fault. If you feel the same way, don’t let it bother you because ... Read more
Growing up as the family scapegoat, there was a time when I thought every little hiccup was somehow my fault. It’s like I had a bullseye pointed at me, and let me tell you, being the designated blame receiver wasn’t fun at all. When I realized I didn’t want to play that role forever, I ... Read more
Ever wondered what will happen when the scapegoat leaves the family? I know from personal experience that it’s a decision filled with mixed emotions and uncertainty. When I made that choice, I felt a strange blend of liberation and trepidation. It’s like stepping out of a never-ending play where you’ve always played the same role, ... Read more
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
