Michele Paradise

25/07/2025

Scapegoat vs Golden Child: The Hidden Wound in Narcissistic Families 💔

👉 Swipe through to uncover how this painful sibling dynamic plays out and why it’s more than just “family drama.”

Were you always blamed while your sibling could do no wrong? Or maybe you switched roles depending on your parent’s mood?

The “golden child” is idealized. The “scapegoat” is shamed. Both are roles, not identities, and both carry deep trauma.

💔 If you were the scapegoat, you’re not crazy. You were the truth-teller.
⚖️ If you were the golden child, you weren’t favoured. You were used.
🧠 If you were an only child, you likely played both roles.

It’s time to grieve the bond you never had and rebuild the worth they never nurtured. ❤️‍🩹 Healing starts when you stop playing a part you never chose.

👇 Have you experienced this dynamic? Share your story in the comments.

16/07/2025

Divorcing a Narcissist? It’s more than legal…it’s emotional survival. ❤️‍🩹

Swipe to view the survival guide I give my private clients. 👉 From quiet prep to legal-proof communication, these steps are designed to protect your peace and your future.

Share this with someone who needs your support. 🙏

16/07/2025

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! 🙏🏻💖✨

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25/06/2025

Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎

Barbara Lynn Czawlytko, Damon Patterson, Michael Reno

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07/06/2025

Such an inspirational evening of amazing women who have experienced horrific life events and have now use their pain to lift other women up. Thank you .uk .cruse Thank you for inviting me. Such an inspirational evening. 📸 🙏🏻. &s

31/05/2025

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard!
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23/05/2025

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! 🙏🏻💖

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22/05/2025

What if your “I’ve got this” is actually “No one ever really had me”? 💔
Hyper-independence can look like strength 💪 but often hides a wound, a deep mistrust built from being let down too many times.
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“I don’t need anyone” often means “I don’t feel safe needing anyone.” 😔
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Healing means learning it’s safe to receive, to lean, to ask.
We all need people. You deserve support. 🫶✨
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19/04/2025

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard!

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18/03/2025

"People will learn to show up for you, the way you show up for yourself."

I see this so often with my clients—waiting for others to validate, respect, or prioritize them when they haven’t yet learned to do it for themselves.

If you constantly put yourself last, others will follow suit.
If you tolerate disrespect, people will assume it’s acceptable.
If you silence your needs, the world won’t listen.

But the moment you start showing up for yourself—setting boundaries, honoring your emotions, and valuing your own well-being—you send a message: I matter.

And when you embody that, everything around you begins to shift.

So ask yourself: How can I show up for myself today?

💬 Let me know in the comments—I’d love to hear.

17/03/2025

Not all therapists have your best interests at heart. And yes, some therapists can be narcissists—leaving you feeling unheard, judged, or even manipulated.

🚩 Here are the red flags to watch for:
❌ They make sessions about themselves and dismiss your experiences.
❌ They shame you for your emotions instead of holding space for them.
❌ They create dependency, making you feel like you can’t heal without them.
❌ They dismiss your boundaries or push you into conversations you’re not ready for.

✨ A healthy therapist empowers you, validates your feelings, and helps you reconnect with your own strength.

If you’ve ever left therapy feeling smaller, silenced, or confused—trust your instincts. You deserve a therapist who supports your growth, not one who controls it.

💬 Have you experienced this? Share in the comments—you’re not alone. 💜

10/03/2025

Are you or someone you know in or coming out of a narcissistic relationship? I've been there, and it's tough😥 Dealing with the cycles of narcissistic abuse, the love bombing, devaluation and gaslighting... It takes a LOT to get back on your feet and to feel settled and confident to trust YOURSELF again.

This is why I have put together a comprehensive and transformative journal to help you unpack and heal your narcissistic relationship...

It's a self-guided, therapist-designed workbook to help you process the pain, reclaim your self-worth, and finally break the cycle of toxic relationships. Whether you’ve left a narcissist, are in the process of going no contact, or still feel stuck in the emotional fallout—this workbook gives you the tools to rebuild yourself from the inside out.

Check it out here:

🔥 Break Free & Heal: The Ultimate Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Workbook 🔥💔 Still questioning if you were the problem? Struggling to break free from the emotional hold of a narcissistic relationship? Feeling lost, drained, and unsure how to rebuild your confidence?You’re not alone. And ...