This is one of the most common roles in dysfunctional families. In fact, dysfunction often … See more

Sometimes, a dysfunctional family revolves around the addict at the center. Alternatively, there may be a dynamic in which there are both an addict and a narcissist i… See more

This is most often the spouse or partner to the addict or narcissist, but can also be an adult child. For example, if the narcissist is a grandparent living in an extended family unit, then t… See more

The caretaker role is very similar to the enabler, and some may say that they’re even interchangeable. Generally, however, the caretaker role is either foisted upon someone s… See more

Anyone who has done research into childhood abuse and dysfunctional families has come across the term “golden child.” It refers to the child in the family who can basically d… See more