7 Powerful Reasons Scapegoats Become People Pleasers in Narcissistic Abuse Relationships

Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast · Apr 4, 2026 · 8m

If you have found yourself constantly saying yes to please someone who scapegoated you, whether to avoid their anger, earn tiny moments of approval, or just keep the peace, you are not alone. Maybe you are exhausted from always anticipating someone else's needs while your own get pushed aside. Maybe you catch yourself over-apologizing for things that are not even your fault, or staying quiet when you desperately want to speak up.If this sounds familiar, there is a reason for it. And it is not because you are weak or broken.Today we are talking about why scapegoats so often become people…