“I am the scapegoat position in my toxic family. My role was solidified Jan 2015 when I was finally able to quit drinking. 8+ years later, I have zoomed back and seen all the signs and behavior described in the many podcast episodes. I have two older sisters and a mom who hate that I am the truth teller and a dad who goes along to get along. It has been a long 8 year journey and my sisters have never met my almost 6 year old daughter. (Absolutely) Heartbreaking but necessary. My second oldest sister is the toxic member who has convinced my other sister and my mom, through lies and manipulation, that I am the problem. Worth noting that she is recently divorced and extremely successful in her field which adds to the difficulty as my mother can’t see her faults or lies. I am trying to maintain relations with my folks but proving harder and harder with each year. These podcasts have reinforced what I’ve believed but have never found anywhere else. Listening to episodes that don’t necessarily apply now have completed the picture of my toxic family system. Good luck all!”
HongKongMike via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/04/23