Families and Relationships

Let's talk about all the things that "family" can mean and what the word, and the word concept, can include. Nuclear families, extended families, chosen families, traditional families – families come in all configurations. Each family has its own structure and specific concerns. What are some of the things that affect your family? How does your family affect you? When you were growing up, through. now as an adult, how has the meaning of family changed? What has your role been in your family when you were young, and what is your role in your family now?