Scapegoating families

Within dysfunctional families, it may fall to one person—often the strongest and healthiest—to shoulder the burdens of the group in the cruel role of scapegoat.

It's admirable to care about your family, but keep in mind that you shouldn't sacrifice your own interests in doing so, as scapegoating is a serious issue that shouldn't be tolerated.

Unlike a general family scapegoat, who may be scapegoated due to specific actions or behaviors, a scapegoat in a narcissistic family is targeted solely because they represents something the narc parent does not want to see in themselves. Discover the keys to breaking free from the cycle of narcissistic family scapegoating. Join me on a journey of empowerment and self-discovery as I share my story of overcoming adversity, finding healing, and embracing a life of liberation.

The goal of the scapegoating syndrome is to shield families from taking responsibility for a toxic environment and allowing them to continue unhealthy behavior patterns while maintaining the illusion of normalcy.

Five ways to recover from family scapegoating by Online Video Counseling Therapist Glynis Sherwood MEd