I understand that you’re feeling frustrated and upset with your family. Sometimes, it can be difficult to communicate effectively with our loved ones, especially when we’re feeling strong emotions.
Instead of focusing on the negative aspects of your family, try to focus on the positive aspects. What do you love about them? What are they good at? What makes them unique?
Once you’ve identified the positive aspects of your family, try to express your feelings in a more constructive way. Instead of saying “You’re always so negative!” you could say “I’m feeling frustrated because I feel like we’re always arguing.” Instead of saying “You’re never there for me!” you could say “I miss spending more time with you.”
It’s also important to be patient and understanding. Remember that everyone is different and has their own way of communicating. Try to listen to what your family is saying and be respectful of their feelings.

UC Santa Cruz students head to class this week along Porter-Kresge Road as Kresge College is rebuilt behind them. The college was founded in the early 1970s and according to a press release from UCSC, was designed with “concepts of collaboration and participatory democracy at the core of its identity.” Kresge is being rebuilt in a two-phase project and the first phase, which included three new residence halls and a new academic center, has already been completed. The second phase is expected to be completed late this year. Kresge was the sixth college established at UCSC and was named after Kresge Foundation and K-Mart founder Sebastian Kresge. San Francisco-based architecture firm Studio Gang received the Honor Award for the Kresge College renewal project at the San Francisco chapter of the American Institute of Architects’ 2024 Architecture Awards. (Shmuel Thaler – Santa Cruz Sentinel)


