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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Navigating adulthood is much easier when you recognize unresolved trauma. Navigating adulthood is difficult enough without the nagging feeling of unresolved trauma influencing your relationships, ...

Dysfunctional family roles often emerge organically within the family system as a response to underlying dysfunction within the family unit. In dysfunctional families, communication may be strained, ...

Van Halen had a plethora of lineup changes. The group couldn’t seem to keep a frontman employed. A chronology of their revolving vocalists–David Lee Roth, Sammy Hagar, and Gary Cherone–would be a ...