Family Issues

Family Issues

Family Dysfunction Roles

Family Dysfunction Roles

So, what are family dysfunction roles? They are the ways individuals in our families of origin functioned independently  while being part of the family unit that was toxic. It is said that dysfunction functions. That is so true and what causes family issues.

The kinds of family relationships we have usually dictate how we act in other relationships we have throughout our lives. For many people that results in a life  of unhealthy relationships. However, the family dysfunction roles that we all play in unhealthy ways, don’t have to continue. 

Family Dysfunction Roles

Family Dysfunction Roles

So, what are family dysfunction roles? They are the ways individuals in our families of origin functioned independently  while being part of the family unit that was toxic. It is said that dysfunction functions. That is so true and what causes family issues.

The kinds of family relationships we have usually dictate how we act in other relationships we have throughout our lives. For many people that results in a life  of unhealthy relationships. However, the family dysfunction roles that we all play in unhealthy ways, don’t have to continue. 

Family Dysfunction Roles

Toxic Family Dynamic Roles

Those toxic family dynamics result in us repeating those same dynamics in all of our relationships throughout our lives.

Just because the dynamics you grew up with were and still may be toxic, does not mean you can’t change or heal yourself. Just keep in mind that you can’t change anybody, but you can change yourself.

Family Dysfunction Roles

Toxic Family Dynamic Roles

Those toxic family dynamics result in us repeating those same dynamics in all of our relationships throughout our lives.

Just because the dynamics you grew up with were and still may be toxic, does not mean you can’t change or heal yourself. Just keep in mind that you can’t change anybody, but you can change yourself.

Family Dysfunction Roles

Family Dysfunction Roles

So, what are family dysfunction roles? They are the ways individuals in our families of origin functioned independently  while being part of the family unit that was toxic. It is said that dysfunction functions. That is so true and what causes family issues.

The kinds of family relationships we have usually dictate how we act in other relationships we have throughout our lives. For many people that results in a life  of unhealthy relationships. However, the family dysfunction roles that we all play in unhealthy ways, don’t have to continue. 

Family Dysfunction Roles

Toxic Family Dynamic Roles

Those toxic family dynamics result in us repeating those same dynamics in all of our relationships throughout our lives.

Just because the dynamics you grew up with were and still may be toxic, does not mean you can’t change or heal yourself. Just keep in mind that you can’t change anybody, but you can change yourself.

Family of Origin Issues
Healing Family of Origin Issues

If one person in a family makes a change, everybody in the family is forced to deal with that change. Usually, it is not dealt with an a healthy manner, but you can still continue being a member of the family in a healthier way. Please know that this is incredibly difficult work. However, learning how to have healthy relationships within a family is always worth it!

Breaking a generational curse is hard. If you are ready to begin that work, click on the blog posts below to begin healing from family issues that created emotional trauma.

Boundaries for Family Holidays

November 22, 2022

3 Steps for Reparenting Yourself (Breaking Generational Cycles)

October 25, 2022

What is Higher Self (4 New Questions to Ask Your Higher Self)

September 13, 2022

Children are Resilient is a Lie (Inner Child Therapy)

August 30, 2022

5 Steps for Protecting Your Energy(Energy Reading)

July 5, 2022

Healing the Mother Wound

June 6, 2022

Struggling to Get Your Needs Met

May 24, 2022

Why Set Boundaries (You Teach People How to Treat You)

April 19, 2022

Emotionally Needy? (Emotional Needs of Children Aren’t Met)

February 8, 2022

5 Examples of Validating Statements

January 25, 2022

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Mary Beth Fox
Mary Beth Fox

Just like many others, Mary Beth struggled with a belief that she was never good enough. Again, just like many others, those feelings of never being good enough took over her life. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Motivational Speaker, and Mental Health Blogger. To learn more about Mary Beth, click here.

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This site is only intended for people who are truly willing to look at themselves with an open mind and have the ability to truly be vulnerable with themselves and others. Please understand that this site is in NO WAY THERAPEUTIC ADVICE. However, this site can be very beneficial in learning the causes of your NGES. This site is not intended to provide or replace medical or psychiatric treatment. Mary Beth HIGHLY RECOMMENDS finding a licensed therapist to help you process the information from this site and all that you learn about yourself. Visit Psychology Today to find a licensed therapist in your area.