The Struggles of Dealing with Family Issues on a Daily Basis

Family issues come in many shapes and sizes. It could be as simple as an argument between siblings or it could be as serious as drug abuse among older family members. The common denominator between all family issues, however, is that they affect the well-being of everyone in the home — including the parents and children. Regardless of the issue at hand, you’ll be better off trying to solve it than ignoring it entirely; after all, the situation could worsen over time if left unresolved.

Not understanding your family

Dealing with family issues can be difficult and confusing, especially when you don't understand why they're happening. If this is the case, try to take some time to talk it through with your parents or other loved ones in your life. Explain how you feel and ask them questions about their perspective. You might find that they didn't know what was going on either, but are willing to help fix the problem if they can. Be patient and open-minded. They might not agree with your point of view, but by giving them a chance to explain themselves, you'll have a better understanding of their perspective as well. It's also worth considering whether there's anything you could do differently to make things easier for everyone involved. Maybe you need to talk more during family dinners, or maybe you need to back off on the insults when talking to your sister because she's sensitive about her weight. Whatever it is, sometimes people just need something from us before they're ready to give us something we want from them.

When everyone gets along but you don’t

It can be hard when your family isn’t all that close. You may not feel like you have anyone to talk to or someone who understands what you’re going through. Whether it's because they don't understand the problems, they don't want to get involved, or they just avoid conflict at all costs, dealing with family issues can often leave us feeling lonely and isolated. 

As the only person in my immediate family who is LGBTQ+, I experience this every day in one form or another. It is hard enough to go through some days knowing that there are people out there who hate me for something I had no choice in, but it is even harder when my own family members continue to love me but refuse to step up and confront those who would hurt me. My sister might say she supports me, but she never goes so far as to make it known how much better she thinks it is that I am gay. My mother might smile and nod her head while I tell her about an especially terrible date where the guy pulled a gun on me, but she doesn’t offer any words of encouragement or advice on how to deal with these kinds of situations in the future. They make promises that they never follow through on. They hug me awkwardly after learning about bad things happening in my life without ever telling me how much better things will eventually turn out if I keep trying.

Having different opinions than your parents

It's challenging to disagree with your parents, but it's important to be able to voice your opinions and have them respected. It's also important not to take things too personally; you will both get frustrated and angry, but the most important thing is that you're both willing to listen. Remember that they love you unconditionally, even if they don't always understand where you're coming from. There are plenty of things we can't control in life, so just try not to let it bother you too much! Another topic is dealing with family members who make decisions you feel very strongly about: You'll never be able to agree on everything all the time, which means there may come a time when one of your decisions disappoints someone else in your family. If this ever happens, it's important not to give up hope. Try to use this as an opportunity for growth instead of trying to change their mind or continuing to argue. That person might grow tired or think less of you because they know how much you care about what they're doing-it doesn't help when others find fault in our decisions.

Not feeling appreciated by others

I never feel appreciated by the people in my life. It's been this way for as long as I can remember. I'm not sure why they don't appreciate me, but it's always been like this. People are always taking advantage of me and it feels like no one cares about how I'm feeling. Even though I do what they ask, they still don't seem to be happy with me or want to spend any time around me because there's always something more important that needs to be done. It's so frustrating and has made it hard for me to trust anyone in my life because I feel like there's always an ulterior motive behind what people say and do. It doesn't matter if it's family, friends, or coworkers - I just never feel good enough and get taken for granted.

Being unable to be yourself

It's so hard to hide who you are while living at home. From the clothes you wear to the books you read, everything is scrutinized and we have no control over it. The most frustrating part is that we really want to be ourselves, but there are just too many obstacles in our way. It can be really difficult to find the balance between being true to yourself and not hurting other people's feelings.

I think that sometimes parents don't even realize how difficult it is for their kids because they're finally out of their teens and they're used to hiding themselves from them. We often use whatever coping mechanisms we've been able to master during our teenage years to help us maintain this façade. When things get tough, it seems easier than ever before just to let go and fall back into old habits instead of trying something new like talking about what's bothering us. Unfortunately, all these little things add up until one day we realize that we're sinking lower than ever before and suffocating under the weight of our own unhappiness.

I know my parents love me and they only want me to be happy, but I feel like they don't understand me anymore because they haven't been teenagers in such a long time.