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Why does my family member make fun of me in front of others at gatherings and get togethers?
by helloRaspberries2172
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 2 days ago
...See more I feel like family members could be fake nice infront of your face, but behind your back or when there are other people around their demeanor can change and their true colors show. Last get together I was it with my family member I heard one making fun of me behind my back and later on in front of my face. He did this when everyone else was there and I had little time to react because of how quickly he changed the subject. It's incredible how ones true colors can change that quickly almost as if it was planned to target and pick on me from the very start. From the beginning I have noticed that family members like to pick and choose me every opportunity they get.
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Is it okay to want space from your family?
by MysteriouslyFound1893
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more Is it okay if on most days I need space from my parents? Is it okay if on most days I just need the affection and acknowledgement? It is okay if on most days I want to just be away from this place, anywhere but here?
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Sibling enstrangement
by IntrovertedOldSoul
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more Hello community members, I am unsure how to deal with a situation and looking for some friendly helpful advice. My brother has fallen out with the family because we were unable to help them financially with a situation (amongst other things). We did all we could but it was not enough. There was already difficulties because their partner does not like us (no idea why, when asked the reply is "they just don't"). My brother is quite a bully and blames me and the parents for what feels like everything that goes wrong for them. They have a child which we are not allowed to see and my brother was in hospital very ill recently (4+ wks) and we were not told by the partner. I found out bumping into one of their friends in the shops. We were blocked on everything which made reaching out difficult. So I sent an email and that got returned with abuse. I / we have tried to move past the issue into a healthy space but they want us to accept the blame for something we had no part in. So I said something along the lines of "we will own and apolgise for what we have done if you can do the same and we can move forward".....they hung up and its been 5 months. I am at a loss. They are alienating us from the childs life for what I and the extended family feel is very immature behaviour, and that child is losing half a family because of it. It has been very hurtful. Any ideas??
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Healing family conflicts (3)
by delightfulUnicorn38
Last post
 Tuesday
...See more  quick tips : * ·        Take small steps to rebuild trust through acts of kindness. * ·        Understand each others perspectives. * ·        Encourage family members to work towards forgiving one other . * ·        Set realistic expectations and understand that healing may not happen overnight . * ·        Instead of dwelling on the past focus on the present and going forward . * ·        Emthyize with each other's feelings  and experiences . * ·        Engage in enjoyable activities as a family to create new happy memories . * ·        Encourage self-reflection, and be patient with the healing process .
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How a Difficult relationship with my mother
by energeticWest1129
Last post
 February 13th
...See more I used to think of my mom as a codependent, controlling, narcissistic women. But now I feel touched as I grow older and putting myself on her shoes instead of evilizing her and victimizing myself. I feel very ashamed by myself for not being able to get ahead in life and I often feel like a dead-weights, a burden towards my mom and the rest of my family.  Both of my parents are already retired age and I feel a strong sense of responsibility that it's time for me to get ahead in life.  The issue is sometimes I have so much resistance towards my parents and specifically my mom. 
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Solving Family Conflict (2)
by delightfulUnicorn38
Last post
 February 6th
...See more  Emotion Regulation:By recognizing and naming your emotions when they arise, you can begin to regulate their presence and get back to your logical side.  Communication :  By using communication tools such as “I” statements and validating reflections, you can decrease the intensity of the conflict and identify a collaborative path to a solution De-Escalation  : Maintain a composed and respectful tone to foster a calm environment,respect personal space to prevent the escalation from intensifying. Avoid crossing your arms or making abrupt movements; instead, keep your body language neutral.  Concentrate on resolving the current issue   Solve Common Family Problems  be creative and collaborative in finding solutions to the cause of conflicts 
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Family conflicts (1)
by delightfulUnicorn38
Last post
 February 5th
...See more Definition Family conflict refers to active opposition between family members. Because of the nature of family relationships Causes Family conflicts can arise from a variety of sources, making them complex and sometimes difficult to resolve. These disagreements often stem from miscommunications, conflicting priorities, or external pressures that strain the family dynamic. Conflicts could be episodic, flaring up and then quickly resolving, or they could be chronic, lasting over longer periods and causing ongoing tension. * o   Financial Stress * o   Poor Communication * o   Parenting Styles * o   Behavioral Issues * o   Work-Life Balance * o    Personal Values and Beliefs
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Family
by PeggyMeghan111
Last post
 January 29th
...See more My mum and my siblings are the one supposed to care for me but whenever I ask for help they are not able to support me
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hello
by romasgirl
Last post
 January 28th
...See more hello, i joined this group because i needed to talk about my family, my mom is verbally abusive, my brother is physically abusive and my sister too. i dont know how to deall with it all
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Parents Arent There
by ItsPreeti
Last post
 January 28th
...See more We keep seeing Öh mother but some of us never had good memories with our mother/father. We had parents but not in actual-so we dont miss them when gone . Share your note what you would like to say to your parent/parents. Whether its stressed out or caring doesnt matter-share it . A note to a parent which you felt must have been understood . And incase you loved them-share that note too. 
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Hubby
by BookishWendy
Last post
 January 28th
...See more My hubby is doing so much better since his stroke. His speech is back to normal and he eats fine. Still a little trouble swallowing liquids and a bit wony when he walks but doing better.
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The family that you are not related to!
by Hope
Last post
 January 24th
...See more Hi all! I hope you are well. The word family is usually used to describe people we are related to in one way or another whether parents or siblings etc. However, there are many people we meet along the way that we are not related to but are very close with, sometimes more so than family. Tell us about someone you value like family!

Family & Caregivers

Welcome to Family & Caregivers! This is a supportive space to share your thoughts and experiences.

“The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other,”  Richard Bach.

 

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