Family of Origin Roles Series: The Rebel (From Critical to Curious)

Today’s episode is part of a solo series on Reimagining Love about Family of Origin Roles (a.k.a. FOO roles). We’re exploring how the roles we were cast into as children and held within our family systems shape how we show up in our relationships today. Whether you were the one who held the family together, the rebel who pushed back against household norms, or the “easy” kid who flew under the radar, we all inhabited a position in the community of our family and absorbed certain messages about love, connection, and worthiness as a result.  Check out the introductory episode of the series if you missed it! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-role-did-you-play-in-your-family-of-origin-re-release/id1588419386?i=1000676613922 All previous role-specific episodes are also linked below, along with the FREE Family of Origin Roles workbook, Reclaiming You. We’re taking a look at “The Rebel” role in today’s episode. Some family systems are well-equipped to handle disagreement, debate, and resistance. But when a family is under pressure in any way, a child who questions or challenges the system is going to be seen as a threat. While the Rebel may cling to their strong opinions and double down on their critical stance, feelings of fear, isolation, and anxiety may occur and continue into adulthood, especially around conformity and authority. Does this sound like you, or someone you love? Listen to the episode to learn more about this role and how The Rebel can break free from old stories that their only path to safety was to push back and choose the path of opposition.  Relevant links: Reimagining Love episode: “People-Pleasing vs. Brutal Honesty: When & How to Share Feedback with Your Partner” - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/people-pleasing-vs-brutal-honesty-when-how-to-share/id1588419386?i=1000593435253 Reimagining Love episode: “When Having ‘No Filter’ Hurts a Relationship” - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-having-no-filter-hurts-a-relationship/id1588419386?i=1000592040330 Get the FREE Family of Origin Roles Workbook: Reclaiming You - https://static1.squarespace.com/static/68fb9be6dd08f86094b477d5/t/695460efc0563e326f3c907d/1767137519524/foo_workbook.pdf Past episodes of the Family of Origin Roles Series:  The Perfect One (From Performance to Presence) - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/family-of-origin-roles-series-the-perfect-one/id1588419386?i=1000679074329 The Easy One (From Accommodation to Authenticity) - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/family-of-origin-roles-series-the-easy-one/id1588419386?i=1000679861104 The Struggling One (From Scapegoat to Self-Advocate) - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/family-of-origin-roles-series-the-struggling-one/id1588419386?i=1000682992450 The Peacemaker (From Referee to Realist) - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/family-of-origin-roles-series-the-peacemaker/id1588419386?i=1000683905568 The Parentified Child (From Confidant to Consultant) - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/family-of-origin-roles-series-the-parentified-child/id1588419386?i=1000688828837 Take the Family of Origin Roles Quiz - https://www.dralexandrasolomon.com/rolesquiz Dr. Alexandra’s Psychotherapy Networker Article - https://www.psychotherapynetworker.org/article/work-issues-at-the-heart-of-couples-conflicts/ Order Dr. Alexandra’s book, Love Every Day - https://bookshop.org/p/books/love-every-day-365-relational-self-awareness-practices-to-help-your-relationship-heal-grow-and-thrive-alexandra-solomon/2e7045884bea4a5f?ean=9781683736530&next=t Subscribe to Dr. Alexandra’s Newsletter - https://newsletter.dralexandrasolomon.com/sign-up Submit a Listener Question - https://form.jotform.com/212295995939274 Learn more about the Options Transition to Independence Program which offers education, vocational, independent living, and emotional support for young adults with complex learning needs. https://www.experienceoptions.org/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.