Helplines in Zimbabwe.

Is your family too complicated to live with? Free helplines are available in Zimbabwe

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 1 in Zimbabwe where you can get the understanding and support that you need:

• Family members who depend on you for things they cannot do for themselves.
• Money problems, unemployment, poverty and the many impacts these can have on your family.
• Problems caused by a lack of money for resources such as food, clothing and accommodation.
• A parent or sibling who suffers from addiction, mental illness, illness or disability.
• Personality clashes, arguments and fights in your family.
• Problems around separation and divorce, including jealousy, living with new family members and more.
• Stress in the family, caused by issues with housing, money or unemployment.
• Perfectionism, pressure or abuse from your parent, guardian, sibling or spouse.

When you're experiencing family problems, you may tend to blame yourself. But you are not responsible for the behavior of your family members. While you can't control the poor behavior of others, you can get help with how to respond.

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 Zimbabwe can be a positive first step. You may benefit from voicing your frustrations to someone who wants to listen, understand, and support you.