Left Behind and Blamed: Unpacking Abandonment Trauma as an ADHD Scapegoat
Description
Ever felt like you were "too much" for your family? Blamed for chaos you didn't create, or punished for having real emotions? If you're an ADHD scapegoat, this isn't just in your head – it's a painful reality. In this episode of The ADHD Scapegoat Podcast, hosts Angie and Jeremy unpack the complex layers of Abandonment Trauma, especially how it manifests when you're the one who sees the truth in a dysfunctional family system.Discover why abandonment isn't always physical; it's the emotional rejection, neglect, and invisibility experienced when your needs aren't understood or met, particularly by emotionally immature parents. Learn how ADHD traits are often mislabeled as "bad behavior," leading to you being blamed for simply being yourself.
If you've ever felt left behind, misunderstood, or blamed for the very system that hurt you, this episode offers profound insights and a path toward healing. Your honesty wasn't the problem; their discomfort with it was.
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