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Scapegoat Exit™ Rebecca LMFT's avatar

Congratulations for taking the plunge! I recently started a non-clinical substack so I could also start telling my story. Even after only a few pieces I can tell it is going to be a significant and critical piece of my own healing process from the phenomenon I named family scapegoating abuse (fsa). Not sure if you're already subscribed but it's called The Inviolate Self. And hope you can make my public collaborative live stream tomorrow, it's at 11:00 a.m. PDT.

Tim Wiesnerer's avatar

Yes, I have subscribed to it. 👍

Btw, currently reading your book again

Scapegoat Exit™ Rebecca LMFT's avatar

Good to hear! Many people have told me they have read it multiple times and get more out of it each time.

Andriana Sonnenblume 🌻's avatar

It feels an honor, a blessing and a privilege to be a witness of a beautiful soul's story as it unfolds bravely in this amazing journey that started today. I'm grateful, Tim.🌹. Through your story, you and each one of us can see that we all connect somehow and nobody is alone in this world.

Tim Wiesnerer's avatar

Thank you for your kind words.

Back then things were quite a drama and didn't go better for a time range that felt like eternity. But yeah... somehow it is possible to make it through and learn that life can be much more beautiful compared to what you know from your family.

Andriana Sonnenblume 🌻's avatar

Yes, it can 🙂

The Full You's avatar

I relate to many struggles in this story Tim. I've had some similar difficult work and family experiences that have forever altered my family. Now, mom and dad are no longer here and I can see why they did what they did more clearly. It's good therapy to get our stories out in the world. Looking forward to part two! I enjoy the depth of your writing...

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Tim Wiesnerer's avatar

Thank you for the feedback. Is my first post like this.

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Tim Wiesnerer's avatar

Writing this didn't give me warm feelings, tho 😅