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 6 in Massachusetts, United States where you can get the understanding and support that you need:

Stress in the family, caused by issues with housing, money or unemployment.
Frequent conflicts about everyday things and differences of opinion, beliefs or behaviour.
Co-dependency, in which a family member relies on you for emotional, mental or physical support.
Money problems, unemployment, poverty and the many impacts these can have on your family.
Family conflicts with new step-parents, step-brothers, step-sisters or step-children.
Drug, alcohol or gambling addiction and the impact this can have on your family.
A parent or sibling who suffers from addiction, mental illness, illness or disability.
A sibling, parent or guardian who is absent physically or emotionally.

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