The Hero, the Scapegoat, the Lost Child... Apparently every family has six distinct roles in it, and we all play one. But which?
Emily Vernem, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright explore the theory, inspired by this podcast, that identifying our prescribed role will unlock all sorts of issues. But what if your role's making you miserable? Can you change it?
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