Signs Your Family Relationship Is More Stressful Than You Think
Building awareness is the key to freedom.
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More than anything else, our families are supposed to be a source of comfort and support. We go to them with our troubles and in moments of fear. They are supposed to light the way for us, and show us how to become the most full and healthy version of ourselves.
Not everyone gets that family, unfortunately.
For some of us, our family is one of the greatest sources of stress in our lives. We fight with them. We fear them. They tear us down more than they work to build us up. Family dynamics like this can be terrifying and heartbreaking. To break beyond, we have to be honest about our relationship with them and what it’s doing to us.
Signs your family relationship is high stress.
Is your family relationship high-stress? We don’t always realize it, but there are concrete signs to look out for. Pay attention to your body when you’re spending time with your loved ones. Look too at your bigger patterns. When we don’t feel safe with our families, distance is often the first protective measure we…
