The Black Sheep Diaries
Stories of family dysfunction, boundary-setters, and important stories they never wanted you to tell.
The Black Sheep Diaries
Episode 5: The Smear Campaign — When Families Rewrite Your Story
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They couldn’t control you with guilt, so now they control the story about you. Smear campaigns are one of the most painful tactics families use against the Black Sheep — rewriting your story so you look like the villain.
In this episode of The Black Sheep Diaries Podcast, Dr. Michelle Scoggins unpacks:
- What a smear campaign looks like in toxic family systems
- Why families rewrite your story when guilt stops working
- The deep impact smear tactics have on identity and relationships
- Tools for reclaiming your truth and taking back your narrative
✨ Reflection Prompt: What’s the biggest lie they’ve told about you — and what’s your truth?
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