This essay reflects on personal relationships, emphasizing the shift from self-sacrifice to self-care. It advocates for cherishing good memories without clinging to past dynamics, recognizing the impermanence of relationships, and filtering them through personal values. The essay encourages embracing a discerning nature and prioritizing self-awareness for more authentic connections.
Do we get what we deserve? I am sick and tired of the 'just think positive' people. I am tired of being told I chose my shitty, scapegoat life before I was born or that I agreed to it as a child in order to survive. No being would choose abuse. No child would agree … Continue reading Sick and Tired
A raw look at why dysfunctional families need a scapegoat. It details the psychological abuse and manipulation used to silence a truth-teller. Understanding Narcissistic Families and the Scapegoat Role This essay explores the fixed role of the family scapegoat in narcissistic dynamics. It details the psychological tactics of abuse, from gaslighting to smear campaigns, and … Continue reading Narcissistic Families not only Scapegoat, they ‘Cain and Able’
A former people-pleaser re-examines their identity and past relationships, coming to terms with the emotional cost of self-betrayal and family dysfunction.
Youth perspectives highlight the complexities of emotions and responsibilities: a toddler views sadness as an injury, while older children express themes of memory, hidden pain, premature selflessness, and the sacrifice of personal needs for love and acceptance. These insights reflect a deeper understanding of childhood struggles and relational dynamics.
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