Families can be complicated. If personality clashes, violence, substance use, illness, trauma or other problems at home are causing you fear, stress or pain, you are not alone. There are 5 hotlines in Virginia, United States for people struggling with family issues. If you are experiencing any of the following, reach out for a helping hand today:

Co-dependency, in which a family member relies on you for emotional, mental or physical support.
Problems around separation and divorce, including jealousy, living with new family members and more.
Frequent yelling, screaming, bickering or fights within the family.
Serious family issues such as divorce, addiction, loss of a family member, or sexual abuse.
Problems caused by a lack of money for resources such as food, clothing and accommodation.
Family conflicts with new step-parents, step-brothers, step-sisters or step-children.
A parent or sibling who suffers from addiction, mental illness, illness or disability.
Struggles with generational, cultural or religious differences within the family.

Experiencing problems at home is extremely challenging because it may feel like there is nowhere for you to escape to. When the people you live with are the source of your pain, home may no longer feel like a safe haven.

You may feel alone if you're experiencing family problems. You may think that nobody else has been through what you're going through and that nobody will relate. However, there are hotline volunteers and counselors in Virginia, United States who care about the challenges you're facing and want to help you.