Growing up in a dysfunctional family shapes the way you see yourself, others, and the world. Whether it was emotional neglect, constant conflict, or feeling like you had to tiptoe around people’s ...

Growing up in a dysfunctional family can impact you in many ways, according to a therapist. It can shape your adult relationships, your self-esteem, and how you handle conflict. Luckily it's never too ...

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 ...

Children who are raised in a dysfunctional family often do anything they can to survive day-to-day. Some kids align themselves with their parents as a self-protective measure, while others are put in ...

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 ...

Most of us grew up thinking we had a normal childhood. After all, it was the only childhood we knew. Regardless of how dysfunctional the systems may have been, everyone in a family adapts, creating a ...

TAMPA (BLOOM) – The holiday season, often depicted as a time of joy and family gatherings, can also bring to the forefront the challenges of navigating dysfunctional family dynamics. For many, this ...