All articles tagged with #family boundaries
A woman struggles with her mother's insistence on sharing her difficult family history of her late sister, Paloma, with her young children. She feels uncomfortable sharing negative memories and prefers to wait until her kids are teenagers. The advice suggests honest communication with her mother, possibly involving family therapy, and emphasizes that she is not obligated to honor her sister in a way that causes her distress.
The article discusses the difficult situation of caring for a sleep-trained 5-year-old during a family medical emergency, emphasizing the importance of communication and setting boundaries with the child's parents. It also covers issues related to a family member with bipolar disorder seeking a relationship, a wife with hypochondria affecting family life, and the complexities of family dynamics during crises. The advice highlights the need for understanding, flexibility, and safety in challenging family situations.