r/DysfunctionalFamily
28k members
r/DysfunctionalFamily is a subreddit with 28k members. The most common kinds of discussions are pain & anger and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses family, dysfunctional, mother, sister, and father.
For the tales and rants about the relatives you wish you didn't have.
Popular Themes in r/DysfunctionalFamily
#1
Pain & Anger
: "My brother stole my kids, told the state I abandoned them, and raised them on a lie. This is the truth."
10 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Strict, religious parents don’t know about my boyfriend, I feel trapped and need advice"
2 posts
#3
Ideas
: "i want to start my family legacy in a new state"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/DysfunctionalFamily
#1
Family
: "When do you know you are ready to go no-contact with a Family member, as in permanently and for the rest of your lives ?"
204 posts
#2
Dysfunctional
45 posts
#3
Mother
: "My estranged Mother sent me this and I don’t know how to reply"
43 posts
#4
Sister
35 posts
#5
Father
27 posts
#6
Mom
25 posts
#7
Toxic
23 posts
#8
Parents
: "Parents asked me to house sit while they’re gone and I need to get out of here"
21 posts
#9
Abuse
21 posts
#10
Hate
: "I Hate them all"
18 posts
Member Growth in r/DysfunctionalFamily
Yearly
+2k members(8.1%)
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Last updated: June 27, 2026