5 Toxic Family Dysfunctional Patterns Families can pass down love, but they can also pass down dysfunction. Criticism, favoritism, scapegoating, parentification, triangulation… These patterns leave deep marks. You may grow up thinking they’re normal until you realize they shaped the way you see yourself and your relationships. Healing usually starts with awareness. Once you can name the pattern, you can stop repeating it. #familydysfunction #toxicfamily #scapegoat #parentification #toxicfamilydy