8 Hidden Habits in Your Family That Reveal Deeper Dysfunction Than You Ever Imagined
Final thoughts
If you recognized your family in multiple points on this list, it doesn’t automatically mean all hope is lost.
It does mean there’s a level of dysfunction that isn’t healthy for you—mentally, emotionally, or otherwise.
The first step is acknowledging it. From there, you can figure out what boundaries need to be set or what form of outside help, like therapy or counseling, might be beneficial.
Sometimes, one brave conversation can shift the entire dynamic. Other times, you might realize the healthiest choice is to distance yourself for your own well-being.
