Dysfunctional Family Dynamics: 3 Rigid Roles Children Can Be Reduced Into

Being true-to-yourself is a luxury that's impossible to afford when it comes to children of dysfunctional families.

In the case of narcissistic families, where one or two parents are so inclined, children are forced into playing strict roles. If they'd fail to comply, the consequences of "rebellion" would be so negative that the child sees no other way but to reduce himself or herself to the imposed role. 

In today's video (English here, Spanish here) I explain 3 roles that are typical in a narcissistic family dynamic: the Scapegoat (or black sheep), the Invisible Child, and the Golden Child.

For many, realizing they have been caged in such rigid roles is the beginning of their healing work and freedom.