I write about the insidious systemic phenomenon I named ‘Family Scapegoating Abuse’ (FSA). My book “Rejected, Shamed, and Blamed” is available internationally via this secure Universal Book Link.
-
The ancient Japanese art of Kintsugi beautifully illustrates the concept of embracing imperfections and turning brokenness into beauty. Versus feeling self-conscious or a sense of shame or inferiority as related to their intrapsychic wounds and scars, adult survivors of family…
-
When We Question the Competence and Qualifications of Women
Summary: Women often face heightened scrutiny and obstacles in having their qualifications and skills recognized and valued compared to men due to societal biases and internalized misogyny. This issue stems from ingrained gender stereotypes and a lack of inclusive environments…
-
Sibling Estrangement: The Impact of Family Scapegoating Abuse (FSA) on Sibling Relationships
Scapegoating in dysfunctional or narcissistic families disrupts family bonds and may lead to sibling estrangement. A break in sibling bonds is especially likely when one or more siblings adopt the damaging ‘scapegoat narrative’ used to devalue and depower the child…
-
Recovering From Narcissistic Family Abuse
Learn the 11 guiding principles I share with my FSA recovery coaching clients to support healing from Narcissistic Family Scapegoating Abuse (FSA).
-
Radical Acceptance and Scapegoat Recovery: The Power of Accepting What IS
Releasing attachment to highly charged emotions and events does not mean that one is “giving up” on themselves or “giving in” to abuse from others. It is simply a process that supports people in coping with past and/or current life…
Join 900+ subscribers
Stay in the loop with everything you need to know.