Thank you Open for your illuminating article which in itself aligns so much with my experience. In the midst of a family crisis, I am being asked to examine the true meaning of relationship. What do terms like loyalty and duty really mean? This is an amazing opportunity for me to work and emerge authenitically and it doing so probably totally redefining myself in the family dynamic ( a process that was underway anyway). What is interesting is how feelings of irritation arise when I don't get a sense of true expression and acknowledgement of the wider implications of the whole 'drama'. I feel quite alone ( and a bit shunned) in this environment. This, of course, is a great opportunity to further explore these feelings. I feel that the flow has spiraled around and presented me with these  issues more intensely. The invitation is to explore and integrate, yes, but to show more compassion and kindness to others.