family scapegoating abuse part 3: grief, acce...

Your body can be exhausted and still refuse to rest. You lie down, your jaw stays tight, your shoulders keep working, and some part of you remains ready for the next demand.This is Part Two of a three-part series on chronic bracing. We move from why the body learned to stay tense ...  Show more

Do you clench your jaw without noticing? Do your shoulders stay tense even when you’re finally sitting down to rest? Does your body still feel like it’s working long after the day is over?This episode started with something completely ordinary. I was making the guest bed, lay dow ...  Show more

Were you raised by a narcissistic mother and are you the scapegoat daughter ready to let go of the fantasy, trauma bond, cognitive dissonance, and emotional manipulation you have endured? Are you awakening to the toxic family dynamics, and the ways in which you may have been e ...

Were you the perfect child? The clown? The scapegoat? If you weren't who your family needed you to be, did other people fall apart? Without self-awareness and intentional correction, dysfunctional family roles from your family of origin can sabotage your adult relationships. In ...  Show more

Narcissistic Mothers and the Scapegoat-Golden Child Trap

 In this episode of the Breakdown to Breakthrough Podcast, we delve into the toxic dynamics often found in families with narcissistic mothers, focusing on the devastating roles of the scapegoat an ...

Breaking generational trauma is no easy task. In today’s episode, we dive into how trauma can be passed down from generation to generation, often leaving you to confront and heal it. We explore the ways it can show up in your life, how to process the emotions it brings, and how t ...  Show more