In a narcissistic family system, children are assigned roles: the Golden Child, the Scapegoat, the Lost Child, the Mascot, the Caretaker, and the Truth Teller. This 2-page info sheet breaks down all six roles and what each one costs into adulthood, the six tactics narcissistic parents use to pit siblings against each other, and three reflection prompts for naming the role you carried. The role was assigned, not earned, and not deserved; seeing the system clearly is what makes it possible to set it down.
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In a narcissistic family system, children are assigned roles: the Golden Child, the Scapegoat, the Lost Child, the Mascot, the Caretaker, and the Truth Teller. This 2-page info sheet breaks down all six roles and what each one costs into adulthood, the six tactics narcissistic parents use to pit siblings against each other, and three reflection prompts for naming the role you carried. The role was assigned, not earned, and not deserved; seeing the system clearly is what makes it possible to set it down.
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