Family Articles

Older Parents and Mental Health

By Mel
In this article Mel will be writing about seeing how her parents dealt with having a child who suffered with mental illnesses. How did Mel’s parents act towards the situation as it was a new experience for them as they were older. ​

​How to talk to your parents about mental health

By Megan
Megan discusses her experience regarding talking to her parents, and explains how she understands it can be difficult. She uses this experience to provide advice for doing the same thing.

​family and toxic masculinity

By Alexis
​In this article, Alexis shares his difficulties with experiencing toxic masculinity within his family.

“I really don’t know”; Assorted

By Zephyr
Mixed feelings you have towards your parents is valid. Zephyr explores the mixed feelings they have towards their parents and gives advice on dealing with those feelings. ​

Young Carers

By Alicia
In this article, Alicia talks about the stigmas young carers face, how non-young carers can help support them, and the support available for carers themselves.

​Growing Up with Divorced Parents

By Jay
In this article, Jay will be talking about growing up with divorced parents and how to understand why this happens.

​Building a healthy relationship with your parents

By Erica
Erica shares her experiences on trying to build stronger bonds with her parents and gives you advice based on what helped her through this process.

How I dealt with divorce

By Jazz
In this article, Jazz shares her experience with divorce and shares her advice on how she dealt with it.

Siblings

By Beth
Beth reveals the joys of being close to a sibling and reminds us that at least they'll always have your back. She also lists coping strategies for avoiding arguments and cooling down a situation which has got out of hand.

Sibling Abuse

By Sophie
Sophie shares how her personal experience has impacted her and that emotional manipulation and threats are not healthy and safe for you to live with.

Parents Splitting Up

By Elle
Elle shares her advice on what to do when your parents split up, she also shares her experience with the situation.

Having An Abnormal Family

By Danny
In this article, Danny shares their experience with living with an abnormal family.

Separated Parents

By Ali
Ali shares her personal experience with her parents separating and shares her advice on what not to do when your parents separate.