They have the same stresses and strains and emotional bumps and bruises as families everywhere. Still, there is a big difference, because there's an issue on the line more important than who gets to watch which TV show at 8 o'clock. When a recovering person is in the mix, recovery itself can be at stake. Because relapse is often linked to stress, reducing conflict at home can be critical to long-term recovery. Responsible communication doesn't just happen.
People have to work at it.
Because while it's true that all families squabble, most don't have to do it as much as they do. And increasing the peace pays dividends that can last a lifetime-lots of them, in fact. Expecting Explosions Most family conflicts start when expectations aren't communicated and aren't fulfilled. Then, we feel angry or resentful, and often don't deal with it honestly. Such frustrations can build up inside family members until the volcano explodes-often all over the dinner table.