Family Feuds

All families have them. Often times caused by a personal stress manifested in an uncalled for outburst that is harsh and viewed as unforgiveable, one that is  hurtful, however, is just part of the family way. Life happens as they, whoever that is, says. What to do when it happens to you? First, attempt to quell the wrath that emanates rather than answering the nasty accusations. They are not meant seriously. They are merely old wounds re-surfacing and maybe they are better out in the open rather than festering away. Always they are curable but if the issue is too hot at a given moment, give it a rest until things cool down and later try again. As my cousin tells me repeatedly, "blood is thicker than water". You cannot disown a relative no matter how hard you try. DNA doesn't go away. Stresses also disappear after a time and then regret is sure to replace it. Leave the door shut but unlocked. You have your own life to continue and worrying about mean things that someone close says, has only the worth you give it. Give it none. It was said in haste and uncontrolled emotion so let it lie there until the "hot coal" spends itself. Your job is not to fix. That belongs to someone else. Family always comes first.