If only we knew who the real common denominator was… Who else “left the whole family” not because you actually did but because your estranged parent needs to weave a narrative that paints them as the victim and you as the common enemy? 🙋

NPR's Adrian Ma speaks with Psychologist Joshua Coleman about the reasons why estrangement has become more common in recent years and what can be done to address that.

Other family members frequently exclude or reject the designated scapegoat. They may be the one who is excluded from family gatherings or events.

Being the one who sees the dysfunction in your family can feel incredibly lonely. 🌿💔 . . . . . . . #mindfamily #familyquotes #familyguidequotes #familytipsquotes #familyadvicequotes

The soil in my family of origin is depleted due to un-checked greed, sexism, homophobia, and ableism, just to name a few. Truth: You can’t nourish a family system that’s content to destroy itself. What’s been depleting the nutrients in your family of origin?