Family is so tricky, mostly because it is not people you choose! There is no recipe for a normal family, but we can work to find the most healthy ways to maintain relationships with who you have in your life. They can often be a blessing of support, memories, and the foundation of who we are, and sometimes a source of trauma and dysfunction as well. As the youngest child, I’ve experienced both the blessings and tribulations of sibling relationships, and they continue to morph overtime. I’ve had to manage many changes over the years and their manifestation in how we relate to each other by adjusting expectations. The same is true for developing parent relationships; It is a lengthy transitioning period to go from child to adult child and manage shifting expectations and frustrations. Whatever your family dynamic looks like, I would love to talk out with you which you may struggle with, and how to optimize these relationships for the most sustainable and fulfilling family experience.