A HEALTHY FAMILY

What makes some families strong? How can we nurture a wholesome relationship among the family members? How can we create our own unique, healthy family? We have to consider many aspects in our lives, look into different angles and decide where to start the healing process. We have to determine which areas of family are already strong and identify other areas where we want to be stronger.

Even strong families have conflicts. Members may get angry, criticize or reprimand each other. But strong families are able to deal with conflicts without bickering or destroying each other or family well-being. Families get stronger by expression of caring and appreciation, commitment, spending time together, encouragement, communication, spirituality, community and family ties. Members of strong families find ways to encourage and support each other. Love and respect are freely given and extended, not as a way to buy family members' love.

These all together make family foundation sturdier and able to withstand time.

FAMILY STRENGTH

"A strong family notice and share positive aspects of each other"

This is very stressful time for my sister's family, my family, too. The members of her household are facing difficult strains in their relationships, time, money, and emotions.

My sister has not recovered from her bereavement. My brother-in-law's passing has a tremendous impact on her well-being. Time has not healed the wounds, she is still mourning and in pain, she is worn out and angry. I wish I could do something to help her.

How will I be able to get through her confused mind and heart? How I can tell her that she needs to move on? How will I be able to impart to her that in spite of her predicaments there are ways to remain strong, happy, and keep her family together.

What makes some families strong? How can we nurture a wholesome relationship among the family members? How can we create our own unique, healthy family? We have to consider many aspects in our lives, look into different angles and decide where to start the healing process. We have to determine which areas of family are already strong and identify other areas where we want to be stronger.

Even strong families have conflicts. Members may get angry, criticize or reprimand each other. But strong families are able to deal with conflicts without bickering or destroying each other or family well-being. Families get stronger by expression of caring and appreciation, commitment, spending time together, encouragement, communication, spirituality, community and family ties. Members of strong families find ways to encourage and support each other. Love and respect are freely given and extended, not as a way to buy family members' love.

These all together make family foundation sturdier and able to withstand time.

Sis, we are with you at this trying time! We want you to know that we all care and love you!