tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255338109333635304.post3618421204469369521..comments2024-03-28T20:26:20.613-07:00Comments on Misadventures with Angry Alcoholics, Bullies and Narcissists: ostracism and being the scapegoat in the alcoholic familyLisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06266942951190435796noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255338109333635304.post-86649804346666965952019-12-13T14:14:11.912-08:002019-12-13T14:14:11.912-08:00Being ostracized is abuse (especially if it is not...Being ostracized is abuse (especially if it is not warranted, or it is over power, control or a blackmail issue). <br /><br />Counseling from a domestic violence counselor might help.Lisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06266942951190435796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255338109333635304.post-26452033110953625352019-12-13T12:26:37.930-08:002019-12-13T12:26:37.930-08:00I have been ostracized by my brother and sister fo...I have been ostracized by my brother and sister for years. I sought counseling growing up in an alcoholic home. I wanted a healthy outlook. Now my brother's wife has died and he came to my home for the first time in years for Thanksgiving and wants companionship. I feel torn about having him in my life now. I was ostracized for over 35 years. I know I need to have a deep conversation with him about the treatment I received. I don't know another way. Muriel Wentzienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04367954754166605269noreply@blogger.com