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No matter how loving a family is, all families go through conflict. Family conflict is different from other types of conflict for several reasons. First, family members are already highly emotionally... more
No matter how loving a family is, all families go through conflict. Family conflict is different from other types of conflict for several reasons. First, family members are already highly emotionally attached. These emotions can quickly intensify conflict. Second, family members are involved in long-term relationships and often are required to interact with each other daily. Finally, families are often insular, obeying their own rules and resisting outside interference. These characteristics can lead to long, tangled, painful conflicts. At one extreme, family conflict can lead to things like divorce or domestic violence. At the other, families try to repress conflict, avoiding problems and detaching from each other (CRInfo.org).
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I get verbally abused everyday by my parents in front of my child and I cannot take it anymore

Ronica Clark
Ronica Clark
You have questions I'm willing to try to give an answer

Make a plan a leave. Write down everything you need to leave the house and live on your own with your child. How much money you need to make, where will you live, if you need a car. Put you plan into action. After you leave cut your parents off. While you are living in the house (this will be sound... more

The information above is intended as general information...  (more)The information above is intended as general information based on minimal information, and does not constitute health care advice. This information does not constitute communication with a counselor/therapist nor does it create a therapist-client relationship nor any of the privileges that relationship may provide. If you are currently feeling suicidal or are in crisis, call 911 or proceed to your local emergency room.
Amelia Mora Mars
Amelia Mora Mars
Hi, I'm Amelia. I help overwhelmed, stressed out teen girls and women find peace again.

Hello, I am sorry to hear about you feeling verbally abused, trapped without an escape, and emotionally drained. Sounds to me like you are being treated more like a child than an adult. It's time to learn about healthy boundaries and being treated like an adult. This process will take time, but... more

The information above is intended as general information...  (more)The information above is intended as general information based on minimal information, and does not constitute health care advice. This information does not constitute communication with a counselor/therapist nor does it create a therapist-client relationship nor any of the privileges that relationship may provide. If you are currently feeling suicidal or are in crisis, call 911 or proceed to your local emergency room.

Should I feel guilty if my adult daughter cannot afford to go on a family vacation?

Pamela Suraci
Pamela Suraci
Build on your strengths, grow in your challenge areas and improve your life!

I imagine you are trying to figure out a way to be "fair" to your adult kids. The key word is "adult". If your daughter can afford to join the family for a vacation that's great, she's welcome to come. However, as you pointed out she took a vacation by herself last year - she chose to put her... more

The information above is intended as general information...  (more)The information above is intended as general information based on minimal information, and does not constitute health care advice. This information does not constitute communication with a counselor/therapist nor does it create a therapist-client relationship nor any of the privileges that relationship may provide.   If you are currently feeling suicidal or are in crisis, call 911 or proceed to your local emergency room.

Why do I feel like I'm nothing more than a wife and mom?

Dr. John Frampton
Dr. John Frampton

Being a parent can be all-consuming. And there are more societal pressures on mothers to be everything to their children and families. In that effort to be everything (cook, housekeeper, planner, social organizer, teacher, etc) it can be easy to forget about being you. We can certainly... more

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I want to be a boy but I can't because of my religion

Allison Middleton
Allison Middleton
Trauma Informed, Person-Centered

First of all, it is incredibly brave to be honest with yourself about who you are and what you want. Being authentically you is scary and to know that being you will impact your relationships is even scarier. Here are some tips on what to do while you are working through it:- You don't have to tell... more

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Ronica Clark
Ronica Clark
You have questions I'm willing to try to give an answer

1. How dependent on you are your family (food, shelter, clothes, etc. ). Until you can fully take car of yourself I would not recommend coming out to your family. 2. Gear for the worst possible situation.3. I would look into your religion sec that has a LGBTQ members and see if you find support with... more

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No matter what I do, my mom will almost always find something wrong with it

Ronica Clark
Ronica Clark
You have questions I'm willing to try to give an answer

Disclaimer this is going to sound harsh and maybe triggering. It seems that you have not fully accepted that your mother has Alzheimer's and all the hardships that come with the brain being breaking down. I would recommend that you may want to look into grieving counseling; for the lost of the... more

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Can I sign my brother into a mental health facility?

Lauren Ostrowski, MA, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH, CCTP, CCH
Lauren Ostrowski, MA, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH, CCTP, CCH
I tailor my therapeutic approach to each client's strengths and goals

I'm sorry to hear that your brother has been having such a rough time. He's lucky to have you on his side (although he may not always see it that way).As far as whether you can sign him in, that depends on a lot of different things.I would suggest that you Google the state and county that you live... more

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I feel like my mother doesn't support me

Dr. Meredyth Lawrynce
Dr. Meredyth Lawrynce
Serving Clients Nationwide

Do you live with your mom and have constant interaction with her? It is your choice who you share things with. You can set some clear boundaries. She can either talk about the interest you feel comfortable or you can reduce, eliminate conversations with her. These arguments are most likely not... more

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Sherry Katz, LCSW
Sherry Katz, LCSW
Couples and Family Therapist, LCSW

Your situation sounds extremely frustrating.You're doing the right move to state you don't want to discuss your depression with her.I guess you could ask if she would like to know your reason to not speak w her about your depression. If you feel she can handle a reasonable conversation, and you... more

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