Stress

Stress is something that affects every person, every group, every nation, and especially every family.
Variety of Forms
Stress comes in many different ways. Stress can come because of poor decisions we've made and the consequences are unwanted. Stress can come because of what other people have done, like a child running away from home. Stress can also be a result of circumstances that are just out of our control, like a death or illness.
Coping with Stress
Some ways of coping with stress are healthy and others not so much. Unhealthy ways include ignoring the stress or the problem causing stress, turning to drugs or alcohol, or pushing away concerned friends/family. Healthy ways are seeking help from friends/family/a therapist, using relaxation techniques, or exercising.
Seeing the Opportunity
Most of us dread having to deal with situations that bring about stress. However, the things that try us the most often bring us closer to our family or friends and cause us to value the things that matter most in life. When we endure a hardship, it opens our eyes to new perspectives and outlooks.