Going no contact with a family member is a difficult decision that usually takes time and has carefully evaluated the long-lasting negative impact of the family member who is the problem.
After taking distance from a parent, many people want to reconnect, but they must be careful not to return to an unhealthy relationship. Here are signs it's safe to reconnect with a parent you've distanced yourself from, according to YourTango experts.
A dysfunctional family sets you up for failure, but you can disentangle yourself from that conditioning by recognizing how it affects you now, so you can finally heal from the past.
Maria Consudes explains how the role you play in your family whether that be the Stormer, Normer, Reformer, Performer, or head of the household has a huge impact on your life, particularly if you were raised in a Rigid Family System.