One of my Holiday Tips that helps my clients from dysfunctional (or narcissistic) families if they are choosing to attend a family event. Sitting next to an elderly family member who holds the family history can also be productive and interesting.

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“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist”

- James Baldwin

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And silence is complicity.

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First Post: I'm a clinician, C-PTSD expert, researcher, and the author of 'Rejected, Shamed, and Blamed: Help and Hope for Adults in the Family Scapegoat Role'. I also coined the term 'Family Scapegoating Abuse' (FSA). Looking forward to connecting with others here!

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