Rejected, Shamed, and Blamed: Help and Hope for Adults in the Family Scapegoat Role

Were you bullied or rejected by a parent, sibling, or other relative growing up? Have you ever been the target of a 'smear' campaign by immediate or extended family and been left feeling frustrated and confused? Have you tried to reach out for help and support and been told, "Just get over it, it's your family, it can't be that bad"?