Scapegoated for Family Problems: Financial Blame & Dysfunction

Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast · Jul 14, 2026 · 12m

The family was broke, and somehow it was your fault. The relationships fell apart, and you're the one who destroyed them. The dysfunction everyone refused to name landed on you.If you've ever been saddled with blame for problems that had nothing to do with you—financial stress, broken relationships, chaos that was already festering before you were even born—this episode cuts right to the heart of scapegoating in narcissistic family systems. This is what happens when one person becomes the explanation for everything that's wrong.You might recognize this in moments like these:• Being told you…