Family Scapegoat: Why You Weren't the Problem

Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast · Feb 3, 2026 · 9m

You've spent years believing you were the difficult one, the problem family member, the one who was too sensitive or dramatic. But what if everything you blamed yourself for was actually a calculated psychological mechanism designed to hide someone else's dysfunction?In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on family scapegoating—one of the most painful and confusing dynamics in narcissistic relationships. You'll discover why you were chosen for this role, what purpose it served for those around you, and most importantly, how to stop carrying blame that was never yours to carry.This…