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Karla Ann Pursley's avatar

This should be taught in kindergarten instead of by the seat of our pants.

For as long as I can remember, I instinctively practiced forms of fawning or hiding in a hope chest, closet, under a bed or behind the curtains when faced with fierce trauma ala generational familial scapegoating (bio & by-law).

Thank you for applying a clear voice to an important human condition that has been wandering alone in the desert for way too long.

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Claire Pichel, LCSW, PMH-C's avatar

Thank you for your thoughtful comment. I'm glad you feel less alone.

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Scapegoat Healing Rebecca LMFT's avatar

Fantastic article, Claire, and much needed. Just restacked it!

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Claire Pichel, LCSW, PMH-C's avatar

Thanks Rebecca!

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katsden's avatar

… for me the description is “freak” ~ different aspects with their different responses crashing inside and neurology like static hair on end. i am working towards being ok that i am, that i am who i am, that i am how i am. i mostly live in duck and cover. sometimes essential oils are helpful…. thank you for the post. 🙏🏼

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