Families resist change, but one person may refuse to stay silent. Discover the powerful role of the "family whistleblower" in confronting deep-rooted dysfunction.

But human emotions are trickier than that. Especially for those who grew up in dysfunctional families, things aren’t always what they seem on the surface. In fact, these individuals often ...

"My mom used to say when I was a kid, 'How come whenever there's a script about a dysfunctional family they always come to us?'" he told Entertainment Weekly's Patrick Gomez and PEOPLE's Janine ...

Children who don’t feel emotionally safe develop hypervigilance as a survival instinct. This state of constant high alert ...

Being a cycle breaker can feel like both a burden and a gift. Here are some signs you may be breaking the cycle of trauma.

If you grew up in a healthy home, you likely remember the love and support you had. Parents who did their best to teach and ...

Every family has its quirks, but this one runs on cosmic drama, gravitational mood swings, and the occasional existential ...

That’s been happening a lot. This one, an essay by Peter Wehner, a contributing opinion writer for the New York Times, was titled, “Why It Matters That Jesus Came From a Dysfunctional Family.” Wehner ...

The "lost child" is one of a few common dysfunctional family roles which also includes roles such as the hero, the golden child, and the scapegoat. Each family role shapes how you view and ...