@theholisticpsychologist: In dysfunctional families, there is always a need to avoid issues and emotions. This is why one member of a family tends to become a scapegoat: or the person who the family blames their issues on. If someone else is to blame, then no one has to face the true issues going on in the home. The scapegoat comes to believe (over time) that they themselves cause all issues. Even though this is not the reality because many of the issues actually come from a dysfunctional family dynamic. The scapegoat suffers from: low self worth, confusion around their feelings, and usually constantly is on the defensive #scapegoat #selfhealers #childhoodtrauma