This Week's FSA Recovery Affirmation

Moving beyond the pain of traumatic invalidation...

Surviving family scapegoating abuse (FSA) can leave deep emotional scars. One of the most painful aspects of FSA is the experience of traumatic invalidation due to the FSA child victim or adult child’s abusive family experiences not being believed. By anyone.

The experience of traumatic invalidation can in turn lead to significant struggles in forming new, healthy relationships, as the echoes of past trauma may understandably inhibit the ability to be vulnerable with others.

Recognizing the impact of traumatic invalidation is the first step toward healing, allowing survivors to reclaim their voices and understand their inherent worth.

As survivors begin to confront their painful histories, it becomes essential to reframe the narrative surrounding their experiences. Instead of viewing themselves solely through the lens of their trauma, they can learn to embrace their resilience and the strength that comes from having faced unimaginable adversity.