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There are 6 defensive roles and the first four I recognized in our family. Roles can be switched.
Dependent Person Can be alcoholic
Feelings: Pain, Guilt, Shame, Hurt, Fear
Anger, Charm, Rigid, Perfectionist, Aggressive, Rightious, Grandiose
Enabler (responsible)
Feelings: Pain and Anger
Powerless, Serious, Super Responsible, Compulsive, Fragile, Self-Pity, Manipulative
Hero (Worthy)
Feelings: Pain and Inadequate
Successful, Responsible, Special, Indepenedent life, Works for approval, Intellectual, Rigidely obedieint, All
Together
Scapegoat (Focus) often alcoholic
Feelings: Pain and Rejection
Strong peer value, Withdrawn, Unexplained pregnancy, Dishonest, Defiant, Sullen, Being Late, Uses Chemicals,
Bully
Lost Child (Relief)
Feelings: Lonely Insecure
Withdraw physically, Aloof, Weight Problems, Day Dreaming, Super Independent, Distant, Quietness
Mascot (Fun)
Feelings: Confussion Insecure)
Humor, Hyperactive, Fragile, Fun, Super cute, Clowning, Attention Seeking
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