When we hear the word addiction, most of us immediately think about alcohol or drugs.

But families can become addicted to more than substances.

Some become addicted to chaos.

Some become addicted to conflict.

Some become addicted to rescuing everyone.

Some become addicted to control.

Today's conversation is about understanding how unhealthy patterns become normal inside a family—and how generations can mistake dysfunction for love.

Take a few moments this week to reflect.

• What pattern kept repeating in my family?
• Was someone always rescuing another person?
• Did peace feel unfamiliar?
• What would a healthy, stable relationship look like for me today?