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It’s absolutely not true. My true family is made up of recovering alcoholics who at one point were extremely toxic. It’s the best family I’ve ever had. No blood connections whatsoever.
It’s pure ignorance. Even the word “family” makes me want to gag. I have so learned to hate it intensely. It’s always been associated with trauma and abuse.
Did yours continue to answer the phone in your adulthood, “hello child” so disgusting , they always won’t you under them and love to hear that something went badly for you. My mom did smear campaigns and told everyone I had mental issues, she just got a new dog and now says , “I think my new dog is retarded” hearing that really made me think more …she looks to her daughter’s and dogs for supply and if they annoy her, she gives a diagnosis.
This is really clarifying isn't it? I was asking myself long pondering questions about the value of having a family that all think I'm crazy, cold-hearted, emotional etc etc but this way of looking at the issue is just must simpler.
I watched this today and it has opened my eyes to why narcissistic families attack each other. The attack is mostly done when someone in the family refuses to play the family role. I did that and was attacked, gaslit, and smeared to my entire extended family. But what I've discovered is that, even when an adult child plays the role and stays in the family, he/she is still attacked by being gossiped or smeared to other siblings. So it's like, they're actually never happy with you no matter what, and they'll continue to think badly about you (adult child) until they die. I guess no one can change this destructive behavior but them. But I wouldn't have my hopes up for that to happen.
Thank you for summarizing it , The only attitude we can adopt is knowing in which category they belong, put each person in their category knowing that at the end of the day they are a United League, until some starts showing new constructive changes consistently...otherwise, low contact and gray rock and keeping your mental health/sanity as the most priority of your purpose on earth ...You are not alone. Have a blessed sunday
After three years of no contact I'm still wondering who of all my siblings is being forced to play doormat and if that would make them think about their toxicity or if they are playing all against all frenzy party. The never ending story cannot be stopped by one member refusing to play or at least, not in my family.
Haters do not or can not change who they are. They are always going to be the same Ugly ass people they have always been. It took me many years to stop trying to get along with them. They treated me, my children and my granddaughter verry badly. Told rediculous lies that were very damaging to my reputation. When I threatened to sue for slander the chicken s showed their real selfs. They sure do not want anyone to hear the truth about them. NOT NICE PEOPLE!!! I do not miss the Trauma. I may be alone but I am at peace. I know I never did any of the awful things I was accused of. I am sorry that I gave them so much of my time wating for them to see the truth.
The first time meeting a friend's family, I witnessed how good they were to one another, that his dad didn't physically abuse him and/or accuse him of random, bizarre things, was like seeing bigfoot... I'd heard reports of such a thing, but never really entertained that it actually existed!
I've actually gotten choked up and upset when suddenly confronted with families like that. It all comes flooding back, the affection and support I never had. Once my mother and her sister sat on either side of me after having essentially bait and switched me, so I'd show up for a change. They kept insisting that they were good people and a good family, saying everyone has their issues and no family is perfect, blah, blah, blah. I sat, nodded, said nothing, eventually left and have never showed up again. They know they're jerks. They're just upset that I know it and that my leaving the whole clan puts it on display.
I remember 3 years ago when I moved out of my narc family home and got my own place because I was pregnant and needed my own space to raise my daughter, my narc family attacked me during my pregnancy and attacked me when I moved out because I was the scapegoat and when the scapegoat leaves the family suffers. I took my narc family to court and put restrictions on them for a year and that caused rage to my narc mother and she started the smear campaign and thought she was entitled to breaking the rules of my boundaries. I cut all contact with my family including my narc family. Been peaceful ever since and happily living my life without them.
Narcissistic family members are highly entertained by watching you try to please them - secure in the knowledge that you'll never be able to do it . You can only live your own life and leave toxic people behind . I've been subject to most of these forms of maltreatment even long after marrying and having moved out .
Yes, the narcissistic family even tried to break up my marriage and mistreated my ex husband. I knew they would do the same to our children if we had them.
My dad is the worst narcissist. His (one, not all) brother, their now, late mother, my now, late second stepmother were in on verbal and sexual abuse(mostly by Dad). It was sickening. Silence was, and is, expected of me, by Dad. He's evil, vile, sadistic. I don't trust him. He thinks this a huge joke, he got that brother in on it. They think it is funny. I was the focus of no-one's concern, for years. Dad's still pathetic, verbally and sexuallly abusive, emotionally, physically abusive, enmeshed with me, sexually.He is horrid! I call him on it; he ignores me, laughs. Is sadistic!
You can live without your family. You can't live without inner peace...wow. I assume that applies to husbands that are narcissitic, too. I am just figuring out that I have a right to standards of behavior and treatment. That statement is a very profound one.
@@judywinters8615 It's certainly is a bad advice. I am working at keeping them away from my mind and trying to erase all the false recordings about who and how I am ingrained from childhood. That's my idea of forgiving. Not to wish them evil but not to carry their crosses since is unfair and I have my own to bear. Some people give that advice because their religious beliefs, because they are in denial or because they are narcissists and they love dumping their own shame to others. They love to call you resentful; they feed from others suffering. Best wishes in your recovering.
I'm going through this right now. My brother is attacking me for finally going no contact with my mom. I'd tried for 30 years to get her to listen to me and treat me with respect but no, THIS TIME will be different. And the worst thing was...he was parroting the exact same talking points that my mom has used my whole life to shame me and guilt me to stay under her control
The same happened to me this week with my cousin who lives with us. He sent pictures to my parents, who are on vacation, about the things I’m doing wrong. And when I asked him to do something in the kitchen he acted like a parrot 😳 The same words my mom would use. It was terrible to see and recognize.
My family attacked me and got everyone involved in the attack. I was so shocked and absolutely heartbroken of how they can treat someone that they supposed to love. My eyes became more clear as I continued to wipe away tears and dealing with the heartache. With time I have continued to pray and read self help books along with watching your videos. My daughter is even keeping me from my granddaughter. Her 1st birthday is next week and I’ve never been able to see her. The heartbreak is overwhelming. I thank you for all your videos. They are getting me through a very rough time.
I'm so sorry about the family attack Glad you are weathering through it Glad the videos could help Thank you for watching. Any donation would help in making these videos. www.jerrywiserelationshipsystems.com/donations
I have 5 grandchildren I am not allowed to see. I have been estranged from my children for 10 years, since my divorce from a narcissist. There are no words creared to possibly explain the depths of pain I have experienced, and continue to experience. I have contemplated suicide many times... My ex husbands family, all of them (20) worked as a unit to destroy my life and alienate my children from me. I am in a living Hell! God Bless You, Sister.
I am a WHISTLEBLOWER in Louisiana baton rouge and my formal supervisor RAY LAMONICA LSU law PROFESSOR/government officials turned my family members neighbors friends community against me. People never talks about CRIMINAL NARCISSISTS who are over/run states/countries,,etc.
My family brought me to the point of suicide. Seven years on, going no contact and a deep dive I am a totally different person. I will never understand it. It was so vengeful but in the end they are just pathetic narcisstic bullies - I’ll let God and karma take over and give them what they deserve
So glad you have found some peace NG Thank you for watching. Any donation would help in making these videos. www.jerrywiserelationshipsystems.com/donations
@NG I wanted to say thank you for sharing...we all have a tendency to think of family as loving, understanding and supportive people in our lives who are there for us, who always have our back, who want the best for us, until we learn differently. I wish you never had to go through what you did. But I do believe there is a God and no one gets away with anything. Vengeance is mine says the Lord. I am glad you made the wise decision to go no contact. May you be surrounded by loving, kind, caring, supportive people all the days of your life! You deserve to be seen, heard, supported and loved for who you are and live your truth! 🙏❤️
@@CHOOSE_TO_BE_U Thank you so much. I have actually found some excellent insight into biblical scripture through this nightmare through another channel called the royal we. I hope God and karma do their work! Bless and thank you for your lovely comment
@@CHOOSE_TO_BE_U Hell and heaven are right here on Earth. Family members that are toxic are already in hell, imagine the suffering they are in if they feel the need to attack someone to somehow 'feel' better in themselves. If we decide to stay in the family and not change, welcome to hell, we are joining them. If we decide to differentiate ourselves from the family, heaven awaits us with open arms.
I have mental heath issues and it seems every Friday they mess with me comments on my fb sends me text phone calls. So today I took a step of blocking them I am not going to let anyone ruin the day 😊
I blocked each family member on social media years ago, after them twisting everything and telling my narcissistic mother. So I blocked them all. They were pissed!
My daughter just asked me, "Mom, why do you say sorry so much?" I said "oh I never realized it until now, sorry!" LOL I know it's not funny but I have been really trying to stop doing it. It's difficult but I am glad you are putting videos out on these topics. Thank you Jerry!
Omg I fell for the keep trying harder loop. It’s a waste of time. I thought myself as the “bigger person” instead of realizing I was being used and a scapegoat.
My father died a year ago and my mother and sister have turned into huge abusive bullies since he has been gone. My mother refused to even have a funeral or memorial of any kind for him despite being married for over 50 years. I refused to spend the anniversary of his death with her a week ago and today my mother came over and said my father will never forgive me for something that happened before he died. She goes low and nasty and attacks when I point out any wrong doing she has done. Im ready to go completely no contact.
wow. this really hit me. I was questioning if i was making things up in my head or if i was actually dealing with a narcissistic mother/ family system but this cleared it all up for me. when i was 18 i started dating my first boyfriend he was protestant and i was in a very catholic family. he started to ask me things about my faith causing me to look deeper into it on my own. after over a year of deep research i decided that i no longer wanted to associate with Catholicism and simply wanted to be a true Christian. i came to my mother with this and she relentlessly attacked me for months. her condition was that if i was in her house i had to go to catholic church. i tolerated it for a little bit, but i couldn’t take it at a certain point. i couldn’t take the constant verbal abuse and belittling from my mother so i sat down with her and told her i no longer wanted to participate in the church. my boyfriends family allowed me to stay with them since i wouldn’t be able to stay in my parents house due to the conditions she gave me. i don’t think my mom expected me to actually choose that option and she absolutely lost it. told me she will never ever support me and would not come to my wedding. told me she did not say things she blatantly said to me and my boyfriends face. used my nephew being sad i moved out against me. telling me i had no capacity to understand religion and could not make that choice for myself. criticized everything about me and told me i betrayed her and this is all my fault. pitted all my siblings against me. continues to send me catholic books. she was most worried about me making other people think she did anything wrong. this still continues to this day. i am getting married soon and she still refuses to come and is trying to convince my siblings to do the same. i am so tired of the constant invalidation and belittling. being told i’m not capable of making any of my own choices and that she will always be my authority. i am finally starting to heal from this, even though it is all very recent. thank you for helping me realize this isn’t all in my head.
Very very painful and difficult for sure Julia Thank you for watching. Any donation would help in making these videos. www.jerrywiserelationshipsystems.com/donations
I’m so with you! We moved 300 miles away after the birth of my 1st child. We had brief, obligatory supervised visits with my folks several times a year. The ONE time I left my 2 youngsters with grandma was the LAST. When I returned, less than an hour later, both my kids appeared very distressed. So, while immediately putting them into their car seats, my mom followed me growling, “they’re just like you were at that age.” Instead of staying the weekend at my sister’s as planned, I retrieved our things and drove straight home (300 miles). My 2 toddlers and I spent a total of 12 hours in the car that day (with meals & potty breaks). Most of the drive back, while my youngsters vented about grandma being mean to them, I reassured them how good they were and grandma must have been I’ll. That ONE time reinforced the wise decision we’d made to move and raise “our” family. I did not have the faintest idea about narcissism, scapegoating etc. I was young then. Btw I’m still the scapegoat of that family! But I’m the happiest mother and grandmother ever! Take good care of you and yours and don’t be afraid of moving on and away from your broken family! It’s not easy to do but you won’t regret it.❤
I tried to explain this to my mom she kept playing games. Explained it to my sister she tried to make excuses for her. I'm done. I just got an angry call from an uncle telling me I was selfish for going no contact.. sending ppl to watch me outside my home. Popping up on me was my final decision. Now who will be the scapegoat? ✌🏾
Stalking is common with scapegoating families after you have gone "no contact". If you truly remain "no contact", it won't matter who the new scapegoat is, since you will have no knowledge of their activities.
@@chocolate-eq6jn I'm so glad you mentioned that this was common in narcissistic family systems. I did not know this, but it makes sense. It is certainly happening to me. At some point I hope I get a phone number and address that none of them know and stay no contact
Yeh I feel like my family want to destroy me. They want me to respect their right to hurt me. They are angry with me that I told them they hurt me. They are the victims of my hurt. I have pushed for communication for the last 18 months but they don't want discussion, they want to stay outraged and offended martyrs. I'm not worthy of a conversation, not one in 18 months. And yet, they're so angry with me. It's upsetting but I have to give up now.
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Sorry Susan. You aren’t alone, clearly. I loved my family so much, took care of all of them in different ways, but I wasn’t happy, and I tried to heal, which caused trouble with two, and then I got very ill, needed a lot of love and care, and suddenly I was a terrible person and treated with awful cruelty, lies and all kinds of nonsense that was none the less extremely painful, finally cut off from some family members and forced to endure a false relationship with others. I don’t know right now if I’ll ever get over it. It’s a very strange thing to be completely caught off guard by people you thought loved you. I didn’t know this was so common but it helps to understand it’s not in my control, or about me. Sending you love, as I am learning to give myself with complete abandon! We must. Peace to you.
My daughters grew up watching my mother attacking me , verbally, emotionally, and now two of my daughters treat me thd same way. Right now my youngest daughter is withholding the grandkids from me. It’s so abusive and I’m sick of it. It’s killing me to see what my grandkids are being put through. It needs to stop.
Thanks for reminding us to "Choose you." I've been having a poem in my head and I couldn't get the last line. Then I remembered you saying that and it fit perfectly. "Some are sad when we win. So happy when we lose. Don't live to pay those dues. Choose the one and only you." 🌠💕
Freedom from toxic family AND toxic people for me has been 1. Learning to be more selfish (self care), 2. Quit seeking validation from everyone, and 3. Freeing myself from being easily guilted by others.
Dr. Wise, my narc. mother was the catalyst in our family of dysfunc. Now a woman in my mid 60s, and because of your specialty and teachings in this realm, I am slowly unraveling decades of pain. You have given me so many good strategies at coping with the problems at hand. Sadly my family is fragmented and everyone has to fend for themselves emotionally for many years. My narc. mothers nonsense killed my father early. My naive and emotionally distant Dad did not how to handle this woman. My youngest brother has been a source of problems for me since he has been so enmeshed with my mother's antics and is her executor. He is not able to face that my mother has been causing trouble for all of us forever. It is a hopeless situation...but because he is her executor, I can at least walk in some kind of light and hope for myself and he feels confident he can make all decisions on my mom's final years. My mom has held it captive and the entire thing is so pathetic. I cannot tell you in words what these lessons have meant for me. Respectfully, Eileen
My brother, the executor of moms will, turned out to be the chief manipulator and a bigger narcissist than mom. He manipulated her, lied about me yo my parents just to get the money. Now i get why my dsd hit him. Because of all the severe emotional, psychological, and physicsl abuse, I hate him. Decades of abuse.
When I first learnt about it, Murray Bowen's Family Therapy was like a neon light going off in my head, showing me all the toxic triangles and un-differentiation I was part of with toxic family members. Differentiation has begun.
Wow. My mother & two sisters used pretty much every one of these tactics except corrupting. They were "perfect" and never would have done anything wrong!!! Thank you Jerry.
As a child my mother was always saying i was a problem child, that i would never graduate from school. She made up bizarre stories about me to family members. They all believed it until they really got to know me, then they stated wow, you are nothing like your mom described. My sister has begun the very same thing in makinv up bizarre stories about me. The torch has i deed been handed down to another generation. My mom had a lifetime grudge with my grandmother. The insanity my mom cause with my immediate family has caused us serious trauma.
Calmness is everything.. Sometime some distance from our family can be helpful for our healing, but it's important to remember that the goal isn't to get ourselves out of the family but to get the family out of us. This might interest you- jerrywise.ac-page.com/foo-full-month-workshop
Jerry, Second and third time through this video, I find myself understanding, but emotionally having to work with the part about not taking it so seriously. This message arrives at exactly the right time. Much appreciation.
It is not my responsibility to be abused by my sister for her entire lifetime. She raised a felon and another adult child with a criminal record. They are alcoholics and do drugs. It is embarrassing to be related to them. They harmed me.
awesome video Jerry Wise, you've summed up my life in 40 minutes. I have been the scapegoat, attached, punching bag, mobbed, since 12 years of age basically my whole life(now in my 70's), I tried and tried became the 'people pleaser' to be accepted BUT nothing I did was ever accepted now I have walked away from the family (6 years ago) but it doesn't mean I am happy, one positive is that I have become very capable person which actually has caused jealousy with my sisters (the oldest sister has mental issues analysed by 2 doctors). My mum past away I was not even informed that she was dying I was totally excluded. Now my daughter has taken on the job of abusing me, being a single mum I went above and beyond to help and give my daughter everything possible due to not having aunties, cousins or her father there. True I don't understand 'boundaries' but I have walked away from my family including my daughter which is devastating as now I don't see my beautiful grandson. But I am not allowing any more attacks, bullying being their dart board even if it means never to see any of them again including my daughter and my beautiful grandson. Am I doing the right thing ? I am tired of being abused.
I’m struggling with my family. I’ve gone no contact but I went back to my mother who said something very destructive to me. I never went back since then and it’s been very hard for me, and you’re right, you can’t go back to a family who will not let you in so I’m just learning to be on my own and am coming to be who I am. But I have to admit how painful it can be and my husband is supporting me.
Jerry, I have very very strong suicidal thoughts these days, I never know I have worst childhood and worst mother, Family members... know Everything too late, brainwashed by those demons
This information is so so good! I so wish I knew this decades ago, my life would have made more sense. I thought it was only my family having these issues.
I recognize the narcissistic estructure of my family since a year ago, but I could not see my mum as a narcise until two months ago: my sister tried to destroy my boundaries and I realized my mum was behind it. I left the dinner but by phone I make my mom responsable. A month later I had another lunch with the same members and everything was fine. My mum was trying to divide us and I am glad I realized it. I use to phone her everyday. Now I talk to her once a month. Really feel good. Very interesting the idea than the conflict comes from a need of the family structure!!!💡 Thank you very much!!!🙏
It is difficult to break free of enmeshment, but not impossible. If you're the family scapegoat and you continue to push the envelope of your own personal life, they will get so disregulated that they do something that makes you feel exiled. If that happens, run don't walk away from these psychpaths. They believe they have a right to make you their slave for life. So gald I got away from them and healed myself. My life is much better within their drama and unhealed traumas. Thank you Jerry
My family would be an interesting study case, felt like hell being around when I had no chance to flee, they destroyed my spirit but, being away for 20 yrs plus zero contact allowed me to recover a restart life, find myself. I am sure I broke the cicle/spell!!❤ love for all❤
This video was helpful and made me feel less alone in my experience. I am the oldest of 4 and experienced the brunt of the abuse in my home, thinking i was protecting my sisters by being a punching bag. Over the years ive watched them become more like my abusive parents and it is heartbreaking. Shallow, callous, and cruel. They became more resistant to any healthy influence i tried to bring, basically saying i am boring and dont have a sense of humor......because i dont think it is humorous to make fun of other people or mock their clothing choices. I recently went no contact and they have completely sided with my abusers. It is heartbreaking. I sent them a straightforward message from the heart about my experience and how i wanted to protect them. All they could say was "ok but why did you block me on insta" 💔 because that is my boundary! We never had a good relationship in the first place and they never interacted w my posts or responded to messages. I felt it was just a way to keep tabs and didnt want them to have access to me any more. All they will talk about is how they are "hurt" because we arent on social media.
❤ after the grieving of the unsupportive family is, maybe we can find a few people who are experiencing the same thing to sort of form a support for the person in recovery.🎉
Great information, thank you. I know and have lived all of this. Never really felt the knife edge of all this until I became older, kids left for college, and no longer had the "family" that I could nurture,... As I reached to foo, wow! All the crap I ignored, denied, was just crystal clear. Hell childhood, wonderful young adulthood,(solo,), then with kids, everyone doted my kids,but when they were gone to school, I was sent directly back to the scapegoat penalty box, very eye opening, painful, and disorienting. Best to all of you/us TRYING to continue to grow as individual humans in this world where we are all trying to manage body, mind,emotion, and spirit. Love to all of you!!!
This is SO GREAT bc O had to remove myself from an attacking family in Florida where I was yelled at and attacked. I babysat free daily and many weekends, but they all lived beside each other and i was constantly watched and criticized
It's painful but no one deserves to be under chronic attack. I stopped by avoiding them. I have PTSD, and anxiety. I have a daughter in law who has hated me and would never let my son near me without punishing us both. Over the years she has destroyed his personality and it affects him emotionally. He's not at peace and never will be, with her. She's a narcissist. It's very painful to navigate and It is serious, and to manage I have to avoid them. All the be as sweet as I could be never worked. I'm done with being attacked. I do not try any longer. I can live without my family is correct. It hurts, but exactly as you say, I deserve my inner peace. Thank you for validating exactly what I am living. Without a degree in psych, without proper navigation it's better to avoid them. It's a really difficult world. Narcissistic types of people are everywhere.
I always felt like the little puppy or baby bird that gets shunned out of the litter or nest for being different. I really believe now that this is a common way of life . Thanks for all your great insight & informative information
The generational history is true. It is in mine. RUNNING OFF MOTHERS AND NEVER SPEAKING TO THEM AGAIN IS 3 GENERATIONS THAT I HAVE WITNESSED. I AM THE 3RD GENERATION BURY THE MOTHER ALIVE. BUT HATERS....MAMA IS STILL BREATHING AND SMILING AND NO DAMN BODY WILL EVER MAKE ME FEEL LOW ENOUGH TO THINK SUICIDE AGAIN. THANK YOU JESUS FOR SAVING ME.
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My adult children and everyone else have smeared my good name to the point of suicide too. These people are insane, And want my Soul. However my father started in my childhood I knew he would die hating me. To my surprise we actually became very close for the 5 years before he passed away. So suicide is currently not a choice but getting as far away from them now is essential.
@@avalonmist254 sorry for you girl. It's an unbearable pain. I'm going to a Trauma Informed Psychologist to have grief counselling for "stuck grief".......I've stopped asking, pleading begging for basic human decency....they don't have any. I'm not going to let them take the rest of my life. Best wishes to you
It's dehumanizing... It's complete chaos lias and more. I'm destitute now. I almost lost my faith. I almost lost my mind. It's like my finances and character wasn't enough. They are after my identity ability to be myself who I want to be or have a relationship with my children. I have nothing and they still hitting me financially with litigation. I just pray to be where they can't manipulate my environment economic situation and all really.
This is so incredibly helpful. I am the attacked one in my family- Mother, daughter , ex, and even son to a degree attacks my character. Daughter who is enmeshed with Narcissistic ex denies me contact with her and my grandchildren. Is a husband who has avoided intimacy with emotional distance and has had a secret pornography addiction a form of attacking? (Husband is 8 1/2 months sober from the pornography.) He "assures" me he's done forever. Mother is the controlling ring leader triangulating with MY family: exes, husband, children, etc... Thank you for this!!!!
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When you realize you’re the black sheep (and successful) and your family members either outright attack you, blame you…. Or they refuse to ‘understand’ what you are saying. You can’t make logic out of crazy people!
My mother, in her irresponsible ditzy act, leaves things in weird places where people trip, doesnt keep things clean, creates towers of hoarded boxes that she wont let anyone tidy up and its a safety hazard. Whenever i act on something she says, oh its not a good time to do that. Well, its never a good time. This particular project hasnt been touched in twenty years. I also wonder if i bring critical people into my life. My new friend is nice but wants to point out my physical flaws. Yes i have rosacea and a bunion! Why would anyone mention such things? Im also a beautiful woman! I feel like a lot of people are really unkind. Ive felt rejected a lot in the last few years. My fiance died, i moved back in with my mom and dad as a 45 year old, and i dont feel like i have any way out. I think i need counseling. I also have a lot of great things in my life.... Life is short, you're right! Thanks!
My mom never wanted me when I was born it was traumatic for her..her plans for her life ruined. (I found out later) it was 7 more years before my brother was born. He became her crowning achievement. I became the "sibling who would hurt her brother". ..as we grew naturally I was held to higher standards, received regular beatings for anything I did wrong. I left home at 20 to marry- mostly to escape. I didn't realize he was just like my mom. In the meantime my brother never ever was beaten, nor subjected to hours long lectures on all my sins. He got cars, anything he wanted (I had learned to never ask for what I wanted as it meant I'd never get it)..college paid for etc. When my parents came into money, they bought him a house. They asked what my balance was on my house ( less thsn half of what they paid for my brothers house), but they said "oh, no, thats too much.". They then bought themselves a big property and I was told, its about what we paid for brothers, so one day it will be yours. Then, my dad gave it away. When he died, he had named me executor. However, almost immediately my mom started in on making my brother either co-executor or sole. I let her know I was hurt by that. She smirked (!@) and said well, I wouldn't want thst. In the meantime they also gave brother lots of the furniture they had made, expensive jewelry dad bought mom etc etc...while I as usual got nothing. Mom finally sold the house they ended up with (on the property originally supposed to be mine) and moved to the city near my brother. Since then, I have struggled financially as I divorced 9 years ago. I have learned never to ask for financial help from my mom. I also keep communicating at a minimum. I also know to expect nothing when she dies as I know my brother will take the rest as his due, while I the scapegoat receives what I "deserve". It hurt but is what I need.
Sounds very familiar. Gave my life to my mom, but I could never do enough. My brother was always her favourite (and she tells me so). You have to grow a new parent, one that you should have had, and take care for you.
I'm going through the same thing. All I am leaving my family with is a lock of my mother's hair and some photos while my brother walks away with everything.
Thank you so much for this, Jerry Wise! I loved the learning and took notes. This is the first time I've heard the topic of families who attack, addressed in a public way. I'm so happy to witness your exploration of this topic - happy for me as I rise up and happy for our collective mental health. The ancient silence around this issue, while understandable and at times necessarily protective of those of us who are targeted, must, I feel, be broken at times, not only to allow healing to happen, but also to let abusers know we see what's going on and it's unacceptable.
Been the scapegoat since birth . 3 sisters and mother are a swirl of venom. I finally went NC. My son was then diagnosed with cancer. He suffered 3 yrs and died.The entire time, not a single word from my "beloved family". My punishment for breaking free. Shunned when I most needed support. I'm truly not sure how they justify this in their minds.
So true, as my mom is getting old, suddenly older sister started accused me eyeing the inheritance. It is like she wants to keep the equilibrium that I will always be their scapegoat by her and my eldest sister. I forgive my mom and my sisters, but I set my healthy boundary and will not allow myself to be an easy bull-eye target anymore. I did try all my best for years to be a good youngest sister and member. Yet it didn't work because they don't want to change their toxic action. I don't hate them. I just DON'T ALLOW THEM ANYMORE TO PLACE ME AS THEIR EMOTIONAL ABUSE SCAPEGOAT. I already did my best to be the best among my siblings, YET mom has never enough and only have transactional relationship with me. Yet my mom treats my 2 sisters as her beloved children, even though they did't achieve anything. Since last year I minimize communication, and thankfully I live in a different country from my mom and 2 sisters, it helps. Am at peace.
Thank you! I am coming out of the other end of the tunnel. As I listen to your video, this is right where I’m at and I appreciate you. Thank you for helping me.
Sometimes you have to take a branch/ limb off the family tree and throw it in someone else's yard, then set fire to it. Sincerely, The Family Scapegoat
Psychology should be a standard subject taught in middle high schools for teenage students aged between 16 to 18 so that when they leave school and the family home they will be better equipped to recognise red flags in their family , at school, in the work place, at Colledge or when dating. I think a lot of people don't understand what constitutes as abuse or harrassment. Anyone who makes you feel uncomfortable thats a red flag. I seem to be a magnet for the mentally disturbed or for men who suffer from sexual delusion who think all I have to do is go down the road and pick up an instant girlfriend . Life doesn't operate like that in healthy thinking human beings. There are a lot of dysfunctional people out there in the world. As with bullies within the family, work place , church , social situations , school , if kids were equipped with learning The machinations of how some people operate and what is abuse and what isn't, we can disarm abuse and cut that person from our life before they cause harm.
I wish more kids were taught this too. And hope this happens in the future. There is definitely more awareness today and even the awareness of adults could help to pass this on to their kids
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Dr Wise, I just want to say Thank You for being who you are. I am so grateful to have found your videos yesterday following an incident of attacking family (I am the scapegoat) I am 24 years of age with a toddler. Through a chance stumbling on your channel (I watch Dr Fox Videos for BPD and Dr Ramani videos too) I have just learned the term “enmeshment”, my brain just loves to eat up knowledge and there is so much to devour in your videos. I feel really blessed to add you to my self care and journal time, so thank you❤
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I am the scapegoat of a Narcissistic family. I am also codependent (breaking it after a lot of therapy) and have ADHD and CPTSD. Both of my adult sons have been told half truths about me their entire lives by their Malignant Narcissistic father , my Narc sister and Mother- I was told for years by counselors to keep them away and I didn’t want to take them from cousins etc . They are also narcissistic with my oldest being severely narcissistic, and my 19-year-old following suit. They look at me like the cause of all of the problems, and no matter how many times and try to be accountable for their experience with me, self, reflect, and tell them how sorry I am for my past choices with toxic men and my alcoholism. I will never live past the box they’re putting in. I had no boundaries, I let my family mock me tease me, and it was my job to be the peacekeeper, doormat and family counselor for the most part. Now that I have healed and trying to put my life together with 10 years of sobriety, it’s like it’s too late. Any boundary is me power tripping now. There’s no accountability for the words or actions of the treatment that is being done to me by my adult children, and I realizing they believe stories that are untrue from their father That I never thought they even knew. Everyone often tease me our name called me around them when they were growing up because I had dysfunctional toxic relationships and struggled with alcohol , of course I took blame. If I became stronger or better is when the abuse got worse. I’m a Christ follower and have become a new creation, but my children will not see that. They still gravitate towards their father, who has neglected them for most of their life with me I guess just as a bank. I think I’ve gotten so good at gaslighting myself that I’ve made it my problem and have sent so many emails begging for them to go to counseling with me and trying to be accountable for anything that they believe at this point even if its not true. God has given me a lot of healthy friends, and Church family that are not toxic and I am 100% better than I was for most of my life back then. Putting up boundaries with my sister and going no contact who is severely narcissistic and did a lot of damage, and my mom has been the most freeing for me. My youngest son used to say that he saw the toxicity, and then he met a girl who was just like them, and now he is treating me the way that they do. It’s hard not to let it get me down. I certainly don’t want to be a victim, I just want to know that I’ve done everything I can. I have no problem taking accountability for my part at all. I’m just care that my boys stop hurting inside. I wish I could turn back time and do everything different but I can’t.
😂 i have been watching these mainly to learn about my husband's family and how to navigate our situation (we are the scapegoats and now, during limited interactions, our children are in that role). I laughed out loud when hearing you (and the personal experience you may be pulling from, Jerry) are from INDIANA!!! HAHHA. Our people are from Auburn and FtWayne.
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I hate it when ppl say " Family is EVERYTHING" as if to say "you are nothing if you dont have family" because its just not true.
It’s absolutely not true. My true family is made up of recovering alcoholics who at one point were extremely toxic. It’s the best family I’ve ever had. No blood connections whatsoever.
absolutely
That’s true, it does give us this feeling
“Don’t project your experience of a normal family upon me.”
It’s pure ignorance. Even the word “family” makes me want to gag. I have so learned to hate it intensely. It’s always been associated with trauma and abuse.
"Parents don't own their children" 😮
That one hit me.
@@jenns1649 such misconception right?
No they most certainly don't own their children!
Did yours continue to answer the phone in your adulthood, “hello child” so disgusting , they always won’t you under them and love to hear that something went badly for you. My mom did smear campaigns and told everyone I had mental issues, she just got a new dog and now says , “I think my new dog is retarded” hearing that really made me think more …she looks to her daughter’s and dogs for supply and if they annoy her, she gives a diagnosis.
I'm 58 years old & my own mother still feels the need to scold me about money & the way I dress.
It is not my responsibility to endure my siblings abuse.
Yes!! Exactly.
"You can live without your family, but it is very difficult to live without inner peace." 100% TRUTH✔ Excellent video Jerry and thank you!
This is really clarifying isn't it? I was asking myself long pondering questions about the value of having a family that all think I'm crazy, cold-hearted, emotional etc etc but this way of looking at the issue is just must simpler.
Yes it definitely is.
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Truer words were never spoken.
I watched this today and it has opened my eyes to why narcissistic families attack each other. The attack is mostly done when someone in the family refuses to play the family role. I did that and was attacked, gaslit, and smeared to my entire extended family. But what I've discovered is that, even when an adult child plays the role and stays in the family, he/she is still attacked by being gossiped or smeared to other siblings. So it's like, they're actually never happy with you no matter what, and they'll continue to think badly about you (adult child) until they die. I guess no one can change this destructive behavior but them. But I wouldn't have my hopes up for that to happen.
Thank you for summarizing it , The only attitude we can adopt is knowing in which category they belong, put each person in their category knowing that at the end of the day they are a United League, until some starts showing new constructive changes consistently...otherwise, low contact and gray rock and keeping your mental health/sanity as the most priority of your purpose on earth ...You are not alone. Have a blessed sunday
After three years of no contact I'm still wondering who of all my siblings is being forced to play doormat and if that would make them think about their toxicity or if they are playing all against all frenzy party. The never ending story cannot be stopped by one member refusing to play or at least, not in my family.
Exactly
And when they don't think badly of you, instead of being proud of you, they are jealous and attack even more.
Haters do not or can not change who they are. They are always going to be the same Ugly ass people they have always been. It took me many years to stop trying to get along with them. They treated me, my children and my granddaughter verry badly. Told rediculous lies that were very damaging to my reputation. When I threatened to sue for slander the chicken s showed their real selfs. They sure do not want anyone to hear the truth about them. NOT NICE PEOPLE!!! I do not miss the Trauma. I may be alone but I am at peace. I know I never did any of the awful things I was accused of. I am sorry that I gave them so much of my time wating for them to see the truth.
The first time meeting a friend's family, I witnessed how good they were to one another, that his dad didn't physically abuse him and/or accuse him of random, bizarre things, was like seeing bigfoot... I'd heard reports of such a thing, but never really entertained that it actually existed!
I know that feeling. Some families try and help their kids succeed instead of arguing, blaming and never helping the child too
I've actually gotten choked up and upset when suddenly confronted with families like that. It all comes flooding back, the affection and support I never had.
Once my mother and her sister sat on either side of me after having essentially bait and switched me, so I'd show up for a change. They kept insisting that they were good people and a good family, saying everyone has their issues and no family is perfect, blah, blah, blah. I sat, nodded, said nothing, eventually left and have never showed up again. They know they're jerks. They're just upset that I know it and that my leaving the whole clan puts it on display.
me too, all demons and evil@@madeleinegrayson8372
@@madeleinegrayson8372how old are you? for me, all too late
@@sll110 54. It's never ever too late to walk away from jerks and create an extraordinary life full of freedom and love.
I remember 3 years ago when I moved out of my narc family home and got my own place because I was pregnant and needed my own space to raise my daughter, my narc family attacked me during my pregnancy and attacked me when I moved out because I was the scapegoat and when the scapegoat leaves the family suffers. I took my narc family to court and put restrictions on them for a year and that caused rage to my narc mother and she started the smear campaign and thought she was entitled to breaking the rules of my boundaries. I cut all contact with my family including my narc family. Been peaceful ever since and happily living my life without them.
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I'm better off without my toxic family members. Sad but true.
I can live without my family but I can't live without inner peace. I like this. This is really clarifying.
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Why on earth would you want to sit at the dinner table with these people
I didn't want it then, and I don't now.
It's so true the moment I had no contact with my family I felt so much peace, peace like I've never felt before.
Narcissistic family members are highly entertained by watching you try to please them - secure in the knowledge that you'll never be able to do it . You can only live your own life and leave toxic people behind . I've been subject to most of these forms of maltreatment even long after marrying and having moved out .
Yes, the narcissistic family even tried to break up my marriage and mistreated my ex husband. I knew they would do the same to our children if we had them.
I was young trying to prove myself to entertain elder miserable people to get it thrown in my face at my lowest point.
My dad is the worst narcissist. His (one, not all) brother, their now, late mother, my now, late second stepmother were in on verbal and sexual abuse(mostly by Dad). It was sickening. Silence was, and is, expected of me, by Dad. He's evil, vile, sadistic. I don't trust him. He thinks this a huge joke, he got that brother in on it. They think it is funny. I was the focus of no-one's concern, for years. Dad's still pathetic, verbally and sexuallly abusive, emotionally, physically abusive, enmeshed with me, sexually.He is horrid! I call him on it; he ignores me, laughs. Is sadistic!
I tried talking to my family for 3 years now. This excellent mama will never try again. To be buried alive is unforgivable.
Forgive. It’s the only way to be forgiven.
I completely understand that statement...buried alive.
You can live without your family. You can't live without inner peace...wow. I assume that applies to husbands that are narcissitic, too. I am just figuring out that I have a right to standards of behavior and treatment. That statement is a very profound one.
"buried alive"! goddamn! That's exactly it! :(
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It's certainly is a bad advice. I am working at keeping them away from my mind and trying to erase all the false recordings about who and how I am ingrained from childhood. That's my idea of forgiving. Not to wish them evil but not to carry their crosses since is unfair and I have my own to bear.
Some people give that advice because their religious beliefs, because they are in denial or because they are narcissists and they love dumping their own shame to others. They love to call you resentful; they feed from others suffering.
Best wishes in your recovering.
I'm going through this right now. My brother is attacking me for finally going no contact with my mom. I'd tried for 30 years to get her to listen to me and treat me with respect but no, THIS TIME will be different. And the worst thing was...he was parroting the exact same talking points that my mom has used my whole life to shame me and guilt me to stay under her control
The same happened to me this week with my cousin who lives with us. He sent pictures to my parents, who are on vacation, about the things I’m doing wrong. And when I asked him to do something in the kitchen he acted like a parrot 😳
The same words my mom would use. It was terrible to see and recognize.
It crazy as hell 😢
My family attacked me and got everyone involved in the attack. I was so shocked and absolutely heartbroken of how they can treat someone that they supposed to love. My eyes became more clear as I continued to wipe away tears and dealing with the heartache. With time I have continued to pray and read self help books along with watching your videos. My daughter is even keeping me from my granddaughter. Her 1st birthday is next week and I’ve never been able to see her. The heartbreak is overwhelming. I thank you for all your videos. They are getting me through a very rough time.
I'm so sorry about the family attack
Glad you are weathering through it
Glad the videos could help
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I have 5 grandchildren I am not allowed to see.
I have been estranged from my children for 10 years, since my divorce from a narcissist.
There are no words creared to possibly explain the depths of pain I have experienced, and continue to experience.
I have contemplated suicide many times...
My ex husbands family, all of them (20) worked as a unit to destroy my life and alienate my children from me.
I am in a living Hell!
God Bless You, Sister.
I am a WHISTLEBLOWER in Louisiana baton rouge and my formal supervisor RAY LAMONICA LSU law PROFESSOR/government officials turned my family members neighbors friends community against me. People never talks about CRIMINAL NARCISSISTS who are over/run states/countries,,etc.
True, the heart brake is so bad and huge that it is unbearable.
I’m going through the same 😢
"you can live without your family but you can't live without inner peace." I had to find this out the painful way
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@@jerrywise thank you so much for your wisdom and experience sharing
My family brought me to the point of suicide. Seven years on, going no contact and a deep dive I am a totally different person. I will never understand it. It was so vengeful but in the end they are just pathetic narcisstic bullies - I’ll let God and karma take over and give them what they deserve
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@NG I wanted to say thank you for sharing...we all have a tendency to think of family as loving, understanding and supportive people in our lives who are there for us, who always have our back, who want the best for us, until we learn differently.
I wish you never had to go through what you did. But I do believe there is a God and no one gets away with anything. Vengeance is mine says the Lord. I am glad you made the wise decision to go no contact. May you be surrounded by loving, kind, caring, supportive people all the days of your life! You deserve to be seen, heard, supported and loved for who you are and live your truth! 🙏❤️
@@CHOOSE_TO_BE_U Thank you so much. I have actually found some excellent insight into biblical scripture through this nightmare through another channel called the royal we. I hope God and karma do their work! Bless and thank you for your lovely comment
@@CHOOSE_TO_BE_U Hell and heaven are right here on Earth. Family members that are toxic are already in hell, imagine the suffering they are in if they feel the need to attack someone to somehow 'feel' better in themselves. If we decide to stay in the family and not change, welcome to hell, we are joining them. If we decide to differentiate ourselves from the family, heaven awaits us with open arms.
I nearly ended my life too. X
I have mental heath issues and it seems every Friday they mess with me comments on my fb sends me text phone calls. So today I took a step of blocking them I am not going to let anyone ruin the day 😊
Same here. Best decision I ever made.
I blocked each family member on social media years ago, after them twisting everything and telling my narcissistic mother. So I blocked them all. They were pissed!
Living this as the family scapegoat.
same
“Parents never owned us” excellent to say that.
My daughter just asked me, "Mom, why do you say sorry so much?" I said "oh I never realized it until now, sorry!" LOL I know it's not funny but I have been really trying to stop doing it.
It's difficult but I am glad you are putting videos out on these topics. Thank you Jerry!
Omg I fell for the keep trying harder loop. It’s a waste of time. I thought myself as the “bigger person” instead of realizing I was being used and a scapegoat.
me too
same. pretty f-d up when you realize that a large part of your personality is a fawning trauma response lol
@@TARAdubbleyuu the majority of mine is
I fell for the trying harder thing when I was in my 20s and it was a load of rubbish!
I won't do that again!
My father died a year ago and my mother and sister have turned into huge abusive bullies since he has been gone. My mother refused to even have a funeral or memorial of any kind for him despite being married for over 50 years. I refused to spend the anniversary of his death with her a week ago and today my mother came over and said my father will never forgive me for something that happened before he died. She goes low and nasty and attacks when I point out any wrong doing she has done. Im ready to go completely no contact.
wow. this really hit me. I was questioning if i was making things up in my head or if i was actually dealing with a narcissistic mother/ family system but this cleared it all up for me. when i was 18 i started dating my first boyfriend he was protestant and i was in a very catholic family. he started to ask me things about my faith causing me to look deeper into it on my own. after over a year of deep research i decided that i no longer wanted to associate with Catholicism and simply wanted to be a true Christian. i came to my mother with this and she relentlessly attacked me for months. her condition was that if i was in her house i had to go to catholic church. i tolerated it for a little bit, but i couldn’t take it at a certain point. i couldn’t take the constant verbal abuse and belittling from my mother so i sat down with her and told her i no longer wanted to participate in the church. my boyfriends family allowed me to stay with them since i wouldn’t be able to stay in my parents house due to the conditions she gave me. i don’t think my mom expected me to actually choose that option and she absolutely lost it. told me she will never ever support me and would not come to my wedding. told me she did not say things she blatantly said to me and my boyfriends face. used my nephew being sad i moved out against me. telling me i had no capacity to understand religion and could not make that choice for myself. criticized everything about me and told me i betrayed her and this is all my fault. pitted all my siblings against me. continues to send me catholic books. she was most worried about me making other people think she did anything wrong. this still continues to this day. i am getting married soon and she still refuses to come and is trying to convince my siblings to do the same. i am so tired of the constant invalidation and belittling. being told i’m not capable of making any of my own choices and that she will always be my authority. i am finally starting to heal from this, even though it is all very recent. thank you for helping me realize this isn’t all in my head.
Stay strong in your faith! Blessings
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It is the worst form of abuse. It is very painful when they start attacking your child to get to you.
Very very painful and difficult for sure Julia
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I’m so with you! We moved 300 miles away after the birth of my 1st child. We had brief, obligatory supervised visits with my folks several times a year. The ONE time I left my 2 youngsters with grandma was the LAST. When I returned, less than an hour later, both my kids appeared very distressed. So, while immediately putting them into their car seats, my mom followed me growling, “they’re just like you were at that age.” Instead of staying the weekend at my sister’s as planned, I retrieved our things and drove straight home (300 miles). My 2 toddlers and I spent a total of 12 hours in the car that day (with meals & potty breaks). Most of the drive back, while my youngsters vented about grandma being mean to them, I reassured them how good they were and grandma must have been I’ll. That ONE time reinforced the wise decision we’d made to move and raise “our” family. I did not have the faintest idea about narcissism, scapegoating etc. I was young then. Btw I’m still the scapegoat of that family! But I’m the happiest mother and grandmother ever! Take good care of you and yours and don’t be afraid of moving on and away from your broken family! It’s not easy to do but you won’t regret it.❤
It is all about protecting their insane feelings.
I tried to explain this to my mom she kept playing games. Explained it to my sister she tried to make excuses for her. I'm done. I just got an angry call from an uncle telling me I was selfish for going no contact.. sending ppl to watch me outside my home. Popping up on me was my final decision. Now who will be the scapegoat? ✌🏾
Stalking is common with scapegoating families after you have gone "no contact". If you truly remain "no contact", it won't matter who the new scapegoat is, since you will have no knowledge of their activities.
@@chocolate-eq6jn I'm so glad you mentioned that this was common in narcissistic family systems. I did not know this, but it makes sense. It is certainly happening to me. At some point I hope I get a phone number and address that none of them know and stay no contact
They will never get it ...why we all go no contact and thrive.
Yeh I feel like my family want to destroy me. They want me to respect their right to hurt me. They are angry with me that I told them they hurt me. They are the victims of my hurt. I have pushed for communication for the last 18 months but they don't want discussion, they want to stay outraged and offended martyrs. I'm not worthy of a conversation, not one in 18 months. And yet, they're so angry with me. It's upsetting but I have to give up now.
Toxic families always feel they are the victims of YOUR/OUR hurt
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@@jerrywise 20 euro donated jerry. I keep coming back to your videos. They are very helpful.
You too? In the end I went no contact. Just let them go. They are sick
Sorry Susan. You aren’t alone, clearly. I loved my family so much, took care of all of them in different ways, but I wasn’t happy, and I tried to heal, which caused trouble with two, and then I got very ill, needed a lot of love and care, and suddenly I was a terrible person and treated with awful cruelty, lies and all kinds of nonsense that was none the less extremely painful, finally cut off from some family members and forced to endure a false relationship with others. I don’t know right now if I’ll ever get over it. It’s a very strange thing to be completely caught off guard by people you thought loved you. I didn’t know this was so common but it helps to understand it’s not in my control, or about me. Sending you love, as I am learning to give myself with complete abandon! We must. Peace to you.
@@jerrywise True. The narcissist cries out in pain as they stab you in the back.
My daughters grew up watching my mother attacking me , verbally, emotionally, and now two of my daughters treat me thd same way. Right now my youngest daughter is withholding the grandkids from me.
It’s so abusive and I’m sick of it. It’s killing me to see what my grandkids are being put through. It needs to stop.
I hate when I hear family is everything family especially in-laws are Nothing!
Thanks for reminding us to "Choose you."
I've been having a poem in my head and I couldn't get the last line. Then I remembered you saying that and it fit perfectly.
"Some are sad when we win.
So happy when we lose.
Don't live to pay those dues.
Choose the one and only you." 🌠💕
Love it! Your'e are so welcome Robert.
Freedom from toxic family AND toxic people for me has been 1. Learning to be more selfish (self care), 2. Quit seeking validation from everyone, and 3. Freeing myself from being easily guilted by others.
Dr. Wise, my narc. mother was the catalyst in our family of dysfunc. Now a woman in my mid 60s, and because of your specialty and teachings in this realm, I am slowly unraveling decades of pain. You have given me so many good strategies at coping with the problems at hand. Sadly my family is fragmented and everyone has to fend for themselves emotionally for many years. My narc. mothers nonsense killed my father early. My naive and emotionally distant Dad did not how to handle this woman. My youngest brother has been a source of problems for me since he has been so enmeshed with my mother's antics and is her executor. He is not able to face that my mother has been causing trouble for all of us forever. It is a hopeless situation...but because he is her executor, I can at least walk in some kind of light and hope for myself and he feels confident he can make all decisions on my mom's final years. My mom has held it captive and the entire thing is so pathetic. I cannot tell you in words what these lessons have meant for me. Respectfully, Eileen
Happy Easter, Jerry!
My brother, the executor of moms will, turned out to be the chief manipulator and a bigger narcissist than mom. He manipulated her, lied about me yo my parents just to get the money. Now i get why my dsd hit him. Because of all the severe emotional, psychological, and physicsl abuse, I hate him. Decades of abuse.
Dr. Weiss, the really malevolent ones are not safe to be atound. My brother seriously harmed me and legally I cannot prove most of it. Sa
When I first learnt about it, Murray Bowen's Family Therapy was like a neon light going off in my head, showing me all the toxic triangles and un-differentiation I was part of with toxic family members. Differentiation has begun.
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It’s nice to let go of system feelings. Thanks for explaining your wisdom.
You are so welcome
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Wow. My mother & two sisters used pretty much every one of these tactics except corrupting. They were "perfect" and never would have done anything wrong!!! Thank you Jerry.
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As a child my mother was always saying i was a problem child, that i would never graduate from school.
She made up bizarre stories about me to family members. They all believed it until they really got to know me, then they stated wow, you are nothing like your mom described.
My sister has begun the very same thing in makinv up bizarre stories about me.
The torch has i deed been handed down to another generation.
My mom had a lifetime grudge with my grandmother.
The insanity my mom cause with my immediate family has caused us serious trauma.
6. Setting boundaries explore no contact I WILL NO LONGER LET YOUR ARROGANT FAMILY ATTACK ME.
Yes there is a good book about generational curses....The Bible is VERY explanatory about this.
Thanks Jerry!!!!
You are very welcome!
Peace is very important. I can definitely live without my family. Your spot on👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Calmness is everything..
Sometime some distance from our family can be helpful for our healing, but it's important to remember that the goal isn't to get ourselves out of the family but to get the family out of us.
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Multiple generations of attacking-family makes sense. We inherited the culture
Yes Catie, we inherit the culture and trauma from past generations
Great book, "It Didn't Start With You"
Jerry, Second and third time through this video, I find myself understanding, but emotionally having to work with the part about not taking it so seriously. This message arrives at exactly the right time. Much appreciation.
I am actually less afraid of dying because I see it as the ultimate opportunity to get away from all associations with “family”. 😢
Get saved before you embrace death. You have an eternal soul and you want it treated well. 🙏
This is great understanding of some of the sickest family networks.
It is not my responsibility to be abused by my sister for her entire lifetime. She raised a felon and another adult child with a criminal record. They are alcoholics and do drugs. It is embarrassing to be related to them. They harmed me.
Be A MIRROR NOT A SPONGE ❤❤❤❤❤
And nothing pisses them off like a mirror, let me tell ya, lol. 😂
I consider you a member of my chosen family ♥ Sooo healthy and grounding to have someone like you to listen to ♥♥
awesome video Jerry Wise, you've summed up my life in 40 minutes. I have been the scapegoat, attached, punching bag, mobbed, since 12 years of age basically my whole life(now in my 70's), I tried and tried became the 'people pleaser' to be accepted BUT nothing I did was ever accepted now I have walked away from the family (6 years ago) but it doesn't mean I am happy, one positive is that I have become very capable person which actually has caused jealousy with my sisters (the oldest sister has mental issues analysed by 2 doctors). My mum past away I was not even informed that she was dying I was totally excluded. Now my daughter has taken on the job of abusing me, being a single mum I went above and beyond to help and give my daughter everything possible due to not having aunties, cousins or her father there. True I don't understand 'boundaries' but I have walked away from my family including my daughter which is devastating as now I don't see my beautiful grandson. But I am not allowing any more attacks, bullying being their dart board even if it means never to see any of them again including my daughter and my beautiful grandson. Am I doing the right thing ? I am tired of being abused.
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Me too. God Bless You.
absolutely right, you need therapist
I’m struggling with my family. I’ve gone no contact but I went back to my mother who said something very destructive to me. I never went back since then and it’s been very hard for me, and you’re right, you can’t go back to a family who will not let you in so I’m just learning to be on my own and am coming to be who I am. But I have to admit how painful it can be and my husband is supporting me.
Jerry, I have very very strong suicidal thoughts these days, I never know I have worst childhood and worst mother, Family members... know Everything too late, brainwashed by those demons
Go to the doctor and get referred to CBT therapist, it saved my life . Xx
This information is so so good!
I so wish I knew this decades ago, my life would have made more sense. I thought it was only my family having these issues.
Glad it was helpful!
Me too!
Sadly it's not an uncommon problem!
I recognize the narcissistic estructure of my family since a year ago, but I could not see my mum as a narcise until two months ago: my sister tried to destroy my boundaries and I realized my mum was behind it. I left the dinner but by phone I make my mom responsable. A month later I had another lunch with the same members and everything was fine. My mum was trying to divide us and I am glad I realized it. I use to phone her everyday. Now I talk to her once a month. Really feel good.
Very interesting the idea than the conflict comes from a need of the family structure!!!💡
Thank you very much!!!🙏
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It is difficult to break free of enmeshment, but not impossible. If you're the family scapegoat and you continue to push the envelope of your own personal life, they will get so disregulated that they do something that makes you feel exiled. If that happens, run don't walk away from these psychpaths. They believe they have a right to make you their slave for life. So gald I got away from them and healed myself. My life is much better within their drama and unhealed traumas. Thank you Jerry
These are the most astounding and validating comments I have ever seen on the internet.
This is the most intense Wise episode I’ve seen and I just have it on in the background! 🎉
✋🐐Scapegoat here!🐐✋ ...
❤ Thank You for understanding so well, Jerry Wise!!! ❤
My family would be an interesting study case, felt like hell being around when I had no chance to flee, they destroyed my spirit but, being away for 20 yrs plus zero contact allowed me to recover a restart life, find myself. I am sure I broke the cicle/spell!!❤ love for all❤
This video was helpful and made me feel less alone in my experience. I am the oldest of 4 and experienced the brunt of the abuse in my home, thinking i was protecting my sisters by being a punching bag. Over the years ive watched them become more like my abusive parents and it is heartbreaking. Shallow, callous, and cruel. They became more resistant to any healthy influence i tried to bring, basically saying i am boring and dont have a sense of humor......because i dont think it is humorous to make fun of other people or mock their clothing choices. I recently went no contact and they have completely sided with my abusers. It is heartbreaking. I sent them a straightforward message from the heart about my experience and how i wanted to protect them. All they could say was "ok but why did you block me on insta" 💔 because that is my boundary! We never had a good relationship in the first place and they never interacted w my posts or responded to messages. I felt it was just a way to keep tabs and didnt want them to have access to me any more. All they will talk about is how they are "hurt" because we arent on social media.
❤ after the grieving of the unsupportive family is, maybe we can find a few people who are experiencing the same thing to sort of form a support for the person in recovery.🎉
That’s truly powerful stuff!
Merely calling the mess by its real name is already an eye-opener…!
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Great information, thank you. I know and have lived all of this. Never really felt the knife edge of all this until I became older, kids left for college, and no longer had the "family" that I could nurture,... As I reached to foo, wow! All the crap I ignored, denied, was just crystal clear. Hell childhood, wonderful young adulthood,(solo,), then with kids, everyone doted my kids,but when they were gone to school, I was sent directly back to the scapegoat penalty box, very eye opening, painful, and disorienting. Best to all of you/us TRYING to continue to grow as individual humans in this world where we are all trying to manage body, mind,emotion, and spirit. Love to all of you!!!
This is SO GREAT bc O had to remove myself from an attacking family in Florida where I was yelled at and attacked. I babysat free daily and many weekends, but they all lived beside each other and i was constantly watched and criticized
It's painful but no one deserves to be under chronic attack. I stopped by avoiding them. I have PTSD, and anxiety. I have a daughter in law who has hated me and would never let my son near me without punishing us both. Over the years she has destroyed his personality and it affects him emotionally. He's not at peace and never will be, with her. She's a narcissist. It's very painful to navigate and It is serious, and to manage I have to avoid them. All the be as sweet as I could be never worked. I'm done with being attacked. I do not try any longer. I can live without my family is correct. It hurts, but exactly as you say, I deserve my inner peace. Thank you for validating exactly what I am living. Without a degree in psych, without proper navigation it's better to avoid them. It's a really difficult world. Narcissistic types of people are everywhere.
I always felt like the little puppy or baby bird that gets shunned out of the litter or nest for being different. I really believe now that this is a common way of life .
Thanks for all your great insight & informative information
The generational history is true. It is in mine. RUNNING OFF MOTHERS AND NEVER SPEAKING TO THEM AGAIN IS 3 GENERATIONS THAT I HAVE WITNESSED. I AM THE 3RD GENERATION BURY THE MOTHER ALIVE. BUT HATERS....MAMA IS STILL
BREATHING AND SMILING AND NO DAMN BODY WILL EVER MAKE ME FEEL LOW ENOUGH TO THINK SUICIDE AGAIN. THANK YOU JESUS FOR SAVING ME.
Families are not worth giving up our lives for
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Wow....same story for me. Hope your ok
My adult children and everyone else have smeared my good name to the point of suicide too. These people are insane, And want my Soul. However my father started in my childhood I knew he would die hating me. To my surprise we actually became very close for the 5 years before he passed away. So suicide is currently not a choice but getting as far away from them now is essential.
@@avalonmist254 sorry for you girl. It's an unbearable pain. I'm going to a Trauma Informed Psychologist to have grief counselling for "stuck grief".......I've stopped asking, pleading begging for basic human decency....they don't have any. I'm not going to let them take the rest of my life. Best wishes to you
It's dehumanizing... It's complete chaos lias and more. I'm destitute now. I almost lost my faith. I almost lost my mind. It's like my finances and character wasn't enough. They are after my identity ability to be myself who I want to be or have a relationship with my children. I have nothing and they still hitting me financially with litigation. I just pray to be where they can't manipulate my environment economic situation and all really.
This is one of my favorite videos! Wonderful insights, into family life as the person being attacked and useful tools as well! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
miss talking with you
This is so incredibly helpful. I am the attacked one in my family- Mother, daughter , ex, and even son to a degree attacks my character. Daughter who is enmeshed with Narcissistic ex denies me contact with her and my grandchildren. Is a husband who has avoided intimacy with emotional distance and has had a secret pornography addiction a form of attacking? (Husband is 8 1/2 months sober from the pornography.) He "assures" me he's done forever. Mother is the controlling ring leader triangulating with MY family: exes, husband, children, etc...
Thank you for this!!!!
Families can be very difficult Christine
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When you realize you’re the black sheep (and successful) and your family members either outright attack you, blame you…. Or they refuse to ‘understand’ what you are saying. You can’t make logic out of crazy people!
My mother, in her irresponsible ditzy act, leaves things in weird places where people trip, doesnt keep things clean, creates towers of hoarded boxes that she wont let anyone tidy up and its a safety hazard. Whenever i act on something she says, oh its not a good time to do that. Well, its never a good time. This particular project hasnt been touched in twenty years. I also wonder if i bring critical people into my life. My new friend is nice but wants to point out my physical flaws. Yes i have rosacea and a bunion! Why would anyone mention such things? Im also a beautiful woman! I feel like a lot of people are really unkind. Ive felt rejected a lot in the last few years. My fiance died, i moved back in with my mom and dad as a 45 year old, and i dont feel like i have any way out. I think i need counseling. I also have a lot of great things in my life.... Life is short, you're right! Thanks!
My mom always said, Just ignore them. So, I do.
Has Alexa been “talking” with you?? I’m really there right now! You keep coming through to me at just the right time!! Thank you for this!!
I'm so glad!
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My mom never wanted me when I was born it was traumatic for her..her plans for her life ruined. (I found out later) it was 7 more years before my brother was born. He became her crowning achievement. I became the "sibling who would hurt her brother". ..as we grew naturally I was held to higher standards, received regular beatings for anything I did wrong. I left home at 20 to marry- mostly to escape. I didn't realize he was just like my mom. In the meantime my brother never ever was beaten, nor subjected to hours long lectures on all my sins. He got cars, anything he wanted (I had learned to never ask for what I wanted as it meant I'd never get it)..college paid for etc. When my parents came into money, they bought him a house. They asked what my balance was on my house ( less thsn half of what they paid for my brothers house), but they said "oh, no, thats too much.". They then bought themselves a big property and I was told, its about what we paid for brothers, so one day it will be yours. Then, my dad gave it away. When he died, he had named me executor. However, almost immediately my mom started in on making my brother either co-executor or sole. I let her know I was hurt by that. She smirked (!@) and said well, I wouldn't want thst. In the meantime they also gave brother lots of the furniture they had made, expensive jewelry dad bought mom etc etc...while I as usual got nothing. Mom finally sold the house they ended up with (on the property originally supposed to be mine) and moved to the city near my brother. Since then, I have struggled financially as I divorced 9 years ago. I have learned never to ask for financial help from my mom. I also keep communicating at a minimum. I also know to expect nothing when she dies as I know my brother will take the rest as his due, while I the scapegoat receives what I "deserve". It hurt but is what I need.
I thought I had it bad... That really sucks.
Sounds very familiar. Gave my life to my mom, but I could never do enough. My brother was always her favourite (and she tells me so). You have to grow a new parent, one that you should have had, and take care for you.
You sound like me.
Why do you communicate with them at all though?
I'm going through the same thing. All I am leaving my family with is a lock of my mother's hair and some photos while my brother walks away with everything.
Be a mirror, not a sponge!! Love it!!!❤
Observe don't absorb
Thank you so much for this, Jerry Wise! I loved the learning and took notes. This is the first time I've heard the topic of families who attack, addressed in a public way. I'm so happy to witness your exploration of this topic - happy for me as I rise up and happy for our collective mental health. The ancient silence around this issue, while understandable and at times necessarily protective of those of us who are targeted, must, I feel, be broken at times, not only to allow healing to happen, but also to let abusers know we see what's going on and it's unacceptable.
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I feel this way as a mother and I’m kept from my granddaughter and bullied. Stories are made up about me and I’m treated horribly
Thank you Jerry I love listening to you ❤❤❤
Been the scapegoat since birth . 3 sisters and mother are a swirl of venom. I finally went NC. My son was then diagnosed with cancer. He suffered 3 yrs and died.The entire time, not a single word from my "beloved family". My punishment for breaking free. Shunned when I most needed support. I'm truly not sure how they justify this in their minds.
Hi..I have a v similar situation to you. Its v v hard xx
they Don't Care
OMG, I'm so sorry you went through this. They are terrible. Sending you peace and healing🤍✨️
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Jerry, You are my lifeline right now. I am so thankful a friend (from Europe) told me about you. Thank you, Rosie
Thank you for what you do!
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Go Non Contact, like I did. Scapegoat no more!!
“Bye Felicia” were my last words to my family.
Life is meant to be loving ….
So true, as my mom is getting old, suddenly older sister started accused me eyeing the inheritance. It is like she wants to keep the equilibrium that I will always be their scapegoat by her and my eldest sister. I forgive my mom and my sisters, but I set my healthy boundary and will not allow myself to be an easy bull-eye target anymore. I did try all my best for years to be a good youngest sister and member. Yet it didn't work because they don't want to change their toxic action. I don't hate them. I just DON'T ALLOW THEM ANYMORE TO PLACE ME AS THEIR EMOTIONAL ABUSE SCAPEGOAT. I already did my best to be the best among my siblings, YET mom has never enough and only have transactional relationship with me. Yet my mom treats my 2 sisters as her beloved children, even though they did't achieve anything.
Since last year I minimize communication, and thankfully I live in a different country from my mom and 2 sisters, it helps. Am at peace.
wow, this was epic! you drop so many bombs and gems in this one Jerry. deep insight, resonate, much appreciated as always.
Thank you! I am coming out of the other end of the tunnel. As I listen to your video, this is right where I’m at and I appreciate you.
Thank you for helping me.
Sometimes you have to take a branch/ limb off the family tree and throw it in someone else's yard, then set fire to it.
Sincerely, The Family Scapegoat
That was awesome!
Thanks for the chuckle...Signed, The Scapegoat that Found Her SELF 😅
Thanks, Stewie, lol. I needed that! 😂
Deliciously brilliant; the fire that purifies 🔥
This video is exactly what I needed to hear today
I'm glad the video was helpful Debbie ❤️
" Focus about you but not on you" - that's brillant !
🎯Best Thumbnail hahaha Except my target was mounted just a lil bit lower than yours no LOL...
Psychology should be a standard subject taught in middle high schools for teenage students aged between 16 to 18 so that when they leave school and the family home they will be better equipped to recognise red flags in their family , at school, in the work place, at Colledge or when dating. I think a lot of people don't understand what constitutes as abuse or harrassment. Anyone who makes you feel uncomfortable thats a red flag. I seem to be a magnet for the mentally disturbed or for men who suffer from sexual delusion who think all I have to do is go down the road and pick up an instant girlfriend . Life doesn't operate like that in healthy thinking human beings. There are a lot of dysfunctional people out there in the world. As with bullies within the family, work place , church , social situations , school , if kids were equipped with learning The machinations of how some people operate and what is abuse and what isn't, we can disarm abuse and cut that person from our life before they cause harm.
I wish more kids were taught this too. And hope this happens in the future. There is definitely more awareness today and even the awareness of adults could help to pass this on to their kids
earlier imo, but yes.
Thankful for finding your channel. This happened to me a couple, of days ago.
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Dr Wise, I just want to say Thank You for being who you are. I am so grateful to have found your videos yesterday following an incident of attacking family (I am the scapegoat) I am 24 years of age with a toddler.
Through a chance stumbling on your channel (I watch Dr Fox Videos for BPD and Dr Ramani videos too) I have just learned the term “enmeshment”, my brain just loves to eat up knowledge and there is so much to devour in your videos. I feel really blessed to add you to my self care and journal time, so thank you❤
This tactic appears to be more common than I thought…
Thank you!❤❤❤
Thank you for making these videos. They help me not feel so alone 🙏
You are so welcome Kari, I'm glad you find my videos helpful❤️
You might enjoy one of my favorite videos iv'e made on the topic of feeling alone- healing your aloneness: th-cam.com/video/17UKLP4nXa8/w-d-xo.html
I am the scapegoat of a Narcissistic family. I am also codependent (breaking it after a lot of therapy) and have ADHD and CPTSD. Both of my adult sons have been told half truths about me their entire lives by their Malignant Narcissistic father , my Narc sister and Mother- I was told for years by counselors to keep them away and I didn’t want to take them from cousins etc . They are also narcissistic with my oldest being severely narcissistic, and my 19-year-old following suit. They look at me like the cause of all of the problems, and no matter how many times and try to be accountable for their experience with me, self, reflect, and tell them how sorry I am for my past choices with toxic men and my alcoholism. I will never live past the box they’re putting in. I had no boundaries, I let my family mock me tease me, and it was my job to be the peacekeeper, doormat and family counselor for the most part. Now that I have healed and trying to put my life together with 10 years of sobriety, it’s like it’s too late. Any boundary is me power tripping now. There’s no accountability for the words or actions of the treatment that is being done to me by my adult children, and I realizing they believe stories that are untrue from their father That I never thought they even knew. Everyone often tease me our name called me around them when they were growing up because I had dysfunctional toxic relationships and struggled with alcohol , of course I took blame. If I became stronger or better is when the abuse got worse. I’m a Christ follower and have become a new creation, but my children will not see that. They still gravitate towards their father, who has neglected them for most of their life with me I guess just as a bank. I think I’ve gotten so good at gaslighting myself that I’ve made it my problem and have sent so many emails begging for them to go to counseling with me and trying to be accountable for anything that they believe at this point even if its not true. God has given me a lot of healthy friends, and Church family that are not toxic and I am 100% better than I was for most of my life back then. Putting up boundaries with my sister and going no contact who is severely narcissistic and did a lot of damage, and my mom has been the most freeing for me. My youngest son used to say that he saw the toxicity, and then he met a girl who was just like them, and now he is treating me the way that they do. It’s hard not to let it get me down. I certainly don’t want to be a victim, I just want to know that I’ve done everything I can. I have no problem taking accountability for my part at all. I’m just care that my boys stop hurting inside. I wish I could turn back time and do everything different but I can’t.
The keep trying harder loop. 100% Thank you for explaining this.
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😂 i have been watching these mainly to learn about my husband's family and how to navigate our situation (we are the scapegoats and now, during limited interactions, our children are in that role). I laughed out loud when hearing you (and the personal experience you may be pulling from, Jerry) are from INDIANA!!! HAHHA. Our people are from Auburn and FtWayne.
Denial is not a cure for truthfulness unwelcome!