This is such an important topic along with the resulting complex PTSD from growing up in such a family.

I hope you tackle how Scapegoats can free themselves -- especially when incompetent therapists talk about the importance of “forgiveness" but really mean reconciliation because “faa-mmily.”

Very few advocate no contact, even when boundaries are constantly violated, because family therapy often focuses on the health of the group at the expense of the Scapegoat (inflicting further abuse at the hands of counselors and clergy) and maintaining the relationship regardless of the cost.

Additionally, there is so much lying, gaslighting, and rewriting history that there is no way any victim of this can properly heal while in the throes of such an attack coming from so many people. It is difficult to discern reality when bombarded by so much bullshit.

I think it is crucial for Scapegoats to understand the dynamic so they can begin to see their situation is not unique and then they can break the cycle.

Please write more on this topic.