Growing up in a dysfunctional family leaves a lasting imprint on how you navigate relationships, emotions, and even the way you view yourself. When chaos, unpredictability, or emotional neglect were ...

In simple terms, a dysfunctional family discourages you from trusting your true self so you develop a false sense of self. What does that mean? It means you are entitled to be all you are but, ...

Admitting that your family has issues can be hard, but there's power in awareness. Noticing these signs can help you understand and navigate the dynamics and how to improve things. Here are some signs ...

I don’t know about your family, but I have this one important family member in my life who’s an emotionally abusive bully. At gathering after gathering, someone always gets hurt by her rude, ...

There is no perfect family! But there are healthy families where every member feels safe and comfortable in expressing their needs, thoughts and emotions. There are also families that have members ...

We all have our own distinct story and define “dysfunction” in our own way, as it impacts each of us differently. Whatever the dysfunction is and to whatever extent, letting it have power over you and ...

Whether it’s a small birthday get-together at a park or a trip with your folks out of town for a long weekend, every family is dysfunctional to a certain degree, experts say. Licensed therapists spoke ...

We all have our own distinct story and define “dysfunction” in our own way, as it impacts each of us differently. Whatever the dysfunction is and to whatever extent, letting it have power over you and ...