“As painful as it is to be scapegoated by your family, you might be surprised to learn that there are positive, empowering aspects associated with the ‘scapegoat’ role, as described in the original biblical story of the ‘scapegoat ritual of atonement.’ It may be that certain qualities you possess, such as intuition, empathy, and compassion, led to your becoming the target of family scapegoating abuse, as paradoxical and confusing as this may initially seem.” EmpathFamily ScapegoatScapegoating In Families Book:Rejected, Shamed, and Blamed: Help and Hope for Adults in the Family Scapegoat Role Source: Rejected, Shamed, and Blamed: Help and Hope for Adults in the Family Scapegoat Role