Are you wondering if you're the family 'scapegoat'? Have you been the victim of a 'smear' campaign or been labeled "sick", "mentally ill", or "crazy" by members of your immediate or extended family? Have you reached out for help and support and been told, "Just get over it, it's your family, it can't be that bad"?
In Rejected, Shamed, and Blamed: Understanding Family Scapegoating Abuse (FSA), Psychotherapist Rebecca C. Mandeville provides a means of understanding why dysfunctional families scapegoat one of their own and helps you to release the painful, damaging 'scapegoat story' for good. An internationally recognized Family Systems expert, the author explores the roots of family scapegoat dynamics and how the scapegoated adult survivor can free themselves from 'false family narratives' and become the author of their own lives.
In these pages you'll discover:
- How to determine if you're the 'family scapegoat'
- Why scapegoated individuals have difficulty finding help
- How to assert yourself and have boundaries
- How to recognize false family narratives
- How to recover and realign with your 'true self'
This life is the only one you'll have, and your story is precious and unique. If you're struggling to understand family scapegoat dynamics and want to recover and reclaim your 'true self' identity, this book's for you.
- FSA Self-Assessment is included.
- Clinicians and Coaches may also find this introductory eBook helpful.