The Eternal Exile People tend to associate family abuse with acts of overt or covert aggression. Examples of overt aggression include yelling, abusive language such as name calling, threats, ridicule and shaming; and behaviors ranging from coercion, to more aggressive restraining, and assault. Covert hostility shows up as passive aggressive behavior – […]
Can I Maintain Contact With My Narcissistic Extended Family? – Ask Glynis
Ask the Therapist & Coach – Spring 2022 Glynis Sherwood MEd Ask the Therapist & Coach is an education & information column only. It is not counseling nor a substitute for psychotherapy. Every couple of months I answer a question from a member of my mailing list on my advice column. Please […]
Narcissistic Abuse & Scapegoating – The Challenge of ‘Reparenting’ Yourself
If you were born into a narcissistic family, you may have grown up with a roof over your head, but sadly you weren’t raised. You must complete the job yourself. It’s called reparenting ~ Glynis Sherwood Narcissistic Abuse, Developmental Deficits & Vulnerabilities Over the years, as I’ve counseled survivors who’ve been scapegoated […]
InterGenerational Family Scapegoating & Trauma – Bookends of Pain
Ask the Therapist – Autumn 2021 by Glynis Sherwood MEd Ask the Therapist is an education and advice column only. It is not counseling nor a substitute for psychotherapy. Every couple of months I answer a question from a member of my mailing list on my advice column. Please join my email […]
Narcissistic Family Scapegoat Asks – Why Don’t They See Me For Who I Am?
Ask the Therapist – July 2021 by Glynis Sherwood MEd Ask the Therapist is an education and advice column only. It is not counseling nor a substitute for psychotherapy. Every couple of months I answer a question from a member of my mailing list on my advice column. Please join my email […]
Family Scapegoat Wonders ‘Will I Always Feel Fragile?’
Ask the Therapist – April 2021 Ask the Therapist is an education and advice column only. It is not counseling nor a substitute for psychotherapy. Every couple of months I answer a question from a member of my mailing list on my advice column. Please join my email list & send me your question! […]
Scapegoat For Life?
Am I A Scapegoat For Life? – Ask the Therapist – January 2021 Each month – or two – I answer a question from a member of my mailing list on my advice column. Please join my email list & send me your question! To join my list – and get an in depth free self […]
Family Scapegoat Estrangement Grief: Life After Low or No Contact
The Pain of Estrangement Grief Estrangement grief is a form of ‘socially unrecognized’ grief1 caused by either: A/ A voluntary partial or complete estrangement from abusive – often narcissistic – family members initiated by the targeted family member, otherwise known as No Contact or Low Contact, or B/ Forced ostracization of the target […]
Scapegoated Caregiver Grieves Family Betrayal
Family Scapegoat Grieves Family She Never Had – Ask the Therapist – August 2020 Each month – or two – I answer a question from a member of my mailing list. Please join my email list & send me your question! To join my list – and get an in depth free self help resource – […]
Scapegoated By My Whole Family
Scapegoated By My Whole Family – Ask the Therapist – July 2020 Each month – or two – I answer a question from a member of my mailing list. Please join my email list & send me your question! To join my list – and get an in depth free self help resource – go […]
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