The Scapegoat/Black Sheep’s Job
The Scapegoat/Black Sheep’s Job
In dysfunctional families and groups, one person can become the designated problem—the scapegoat or “black sheep.” They may carry blame, criticism, and responsibility for problems that actually belong to the entire system.
Today we’ll talk about what happens when someone accepts that role for too long, how it can shape identity and relationships, and why recovery means learning the difference between taking responsibility for our own behavior and carrying responsibility that was never ours.
The goal is not to become another victim or spend our lives blaming the…
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