Family

Of the many things that are consistent across different countries, languages and cultures, few are as challenging as family relationships. It seems like families (blood and in-laws) can do so much good but also create so much havoc. Why is that? Breakdown in communication, personal history, and hurts from long ago that never quite healed seem to create situations ripe for chaotic familial experiences. I went through something like that this week and I still feel emotionally drained.