Scapegoat, Lost child, Mascot, Hero. Which were /are you? Expound if you feel up to it.

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Peaches · F

OMG, this brings back memories of my college days. I took a class on dysfunctional families, there's one or two more I believe but can't remember? I was the funny one that tried to make everyone laugh at home. We grew up in a family where no one ever really knew each other. You weren't suppose to feel, touch, or EVER say what was really going on!!! I hid behind jokes and as much laughter from friends as I could find to cope.🎭

puck61

@Peaches Hello Mascot! In so many ways as much of a hero as the hero, without the accolades.

Peaches · F

@puck61 Yeah, I forget...but that class taught me so much and as I peeled away the layers of how it was in my family, I cried like it had just happened. I'm glad I went back to college.💓It really helped me heal.💫

berangere · 80-89, F

@Peaches Some memories remain for ever fresh in our mind,mostly those that have not been adequately delt with.It takes as little as one or two narcissists in a family to turn it into a dysfunctional one.In my "family" there were more!

Peaches · F

@berangere Taking that college class stirred up so much pain for me! 😢I also learned a lot and am thankful, no pain no gain I suppose.

berangere · 80-89, F

@Peaches Yes, healing can often means going through a lot of pain.