Newlyweds are the happiest. You’re finally married to your chosen one. You get to live the rest of your lifetime together. It’s a moment of bliss. However, people often say that the first year of marriage is hard. And not without reason
Family grief is something that no family might be ready for. Although the moment is behind you, you might still feel a pang of loneliness, catch yourself thinking about possible “ifs,” or even feel depressed about your family. It is a natural
Family codependency is an unhealthy pattern of behaviors shown by family members to a dependent member. You might notice this pattern in the families of someone who has alcohol problems or other substance use. Their parents, spouses, siblings, and/or children would lovingly
Every family has their own set of regular activities that are meaningful to them. They are called family rituals. Although done regularly, different from daily routines, family rituals hold a special meaning to the family. They might be a simple no television
Although most would expect their marriage to last a lifetime, sometimes ‘death (or divorce) do set a couple to part.’ Losing your loved one through death or divorce is a difficult experience. Not to mention, your children or other family members left