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Were You the Family Scapegoat? Why Sensitive People Get Targeted First

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This week’s Fan Mail question comes from a Spotify listener: 

“Can you please do an episode on scapegoat children?”

Why do some people get scapegoated, especially in families? Dr. Kerry explains the role of the scapegoat and how families use this person to address systemic stress and dysfunctional. 

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