Helplines in France.

Is your home-life causing stress due to family problems? Contact a hotline in France for support

Some families are more complicated than others. Separation, divorce, abuse, grief, financial strife and neglect are just a few of the family matters that could be causing you concern. You are never alone. If you are experiencing any of the following in your home or family life, there are 17 in France where you can get the understanding and support that you need:

• Constant bickering, arguing or shouting between family members.
• Trauma or loss of a loved one and its after effects on your family.
• Personality clashes, arguments and fights in your family.
• Problems such as consistent rivalry, mistrust or personality clashes between any of your family members.
• A family member suffering from disability, illness or mental health problems.
• Perfectionism, pressure or abuse from your parent, guardian, sibling or spouse.
• Drug, alcohol or gambling addiction and the impact this can have on your family.
• A sibling, parent or guardian who is absent physically or emotionally.

Family problems can be complicated. When different personalities are forced to live together under one roof, there's bound to be conflict. For some families, the conflict is severe and it can leave you feeling trapped, like you're living in a prison rather than a loving home.

Family challenges can be hard to solve because there may be many people involved. It can be difficult to even know where to start. Reaching out to a compassionate hotline volunteer or counselor in France can be a positive first step. You may benefit from voicing your frustrations to someone who wants to listen, understand, and support you.