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How to handle aggressive family members at gatherings

My father-in-law gets drunk at family events and becomes aggressive but my husband says that is just how his family is and I should deal with it.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Marrying into families with different tolerance for dysfunction requires navigating competing loyalties and safety concerns.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Violence in families — understanding and breaking cycles?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.