Memory is subjective. A powerful source of conflict occurs when siblings recall their upbringing in drastically different ways. One sibling remembers a home filled with love and laughter, viewing the parents as martyrs; the other remembers the same home as a prison of silence and manipulation. The drama stems from the collision of these two realities—fighting not just over what happened, but over the very soul of the family history.
There is almost always a topic the family refuses to discuss. Memory is subjective
Family dramas often revolve around complex relationships, secrets, and lies. Here are some common storylines: viewing the parents as martyrs