When it comes to family, things can get complicated. You may have grown up with certain dynamics that seemed normal, only to realize later in life that they’re far from healthy. Toxic relationships ...

Letting go of toxic family members isn’t easy, but sometimes it’s the only way to protect your mental and emotional well-being. When family dynamics are built on manipulation, criticism, and guilt, ...

Experts also offer tips on how to handle toxic family members. Fact checked by Sarah Scott As someone who has endured the hardships and heartache of dealing with toxic family members, I know the ...

The phrase “I hate my mother” carries deep emotional weight in a society that expects maternal relationships to be inherently nurturing and loving. Yet for many, the reality of mother-child ...

Dear Eric: I’ve got a family party in a few weeks that I look forward to every year, but I am dreading this one. Until recently my brother was extremely overweight due to eating far too much and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Some lucky people are born into families they love spending time with—their close bonds make holidays and ...

In his new book The Power of Parting: Finding Peace and Freedom Through Family Estrangement, Eamon Dolan sets himself a lofty goal: “to write a work that could do for family abuse something like what ...

Life often misunderstands strength. We think strength means avoidance, staying distant from anything that harms us. But to ...