Description

Narcissism doesn’t just show up in one person—it becomes a system. In this episode, Shannon Farrar shares how narcissistic family roles (scapegoat, golden child, enabler) kept her stuck—and how she found freedom through boundaries, evidence-based therapy (EMDR/DBT/brainspotting), and a community that chose dignity over drama. We talk about loving difficult people without losing yourself, protecting kids, and rebuilding safe relationships.

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👥 Guest: Shannon Farrar — Coach & host of Come Full Circle with Shannon
🌐 Website: fullcirclelifeandhealthcoaching.com (contact & links)

🎙️ Hosts: John Fletcher & Sydney Curtin — The Common Ground Project USA

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Takeaways

• Narcissism is systemic in the home, affecting everyone involved.
• Narcissists can be lovable despite their behaviors.
• Healing from narcissistic abuse is a continuous and non-linear process.
• Setting boundaries is crucial when dealing with narcissists.
• Everyone in a narcissistic family plays a role, whether as a narcissist, enabler, scapegoat, or golden child.
• It is important to seek professional help for healing.
• Self-love is essential in managing relationships with narcissists.
• Trauma often stems from familial relationships and can affect future relationships.
• Recognizing the good in narcissists can aid in forgiveness.
• Healing takes time, effort, and often requires support from others.

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