Family Roles Triangulation Family members tend to become more polarized in their communication style when a family member is abusing substances. They may blame each other for the problem. They often take on one of these roles: * Persecutor-Controlling, angry, distant; believes that punishment will fix problems; may become isolated from the family * Protector-Gullible, caretaking, enabling; believes that love will fix problems; may become enmeshed with the addicted loved one * Victim-Avoids taking responsibility by redirecting the focus onto others Protector " More love or nurturing will fix the problem. " Persecutor " More control or punishment will fix the problem. " Triangulation Which family roles do I relate to the most? Victim " It's someone else's fault. " Aspects that I like about role(s): Things that I do not like about my role(s): 11