Relationships

With family - Relationships with family can become strained. At this point in your life, you want to spend more time with friends and are looking for more independence. At the same time, your parents may feel like you are not spending enough time at home and may be concerned about giving you too much freedom.

These difficulties along with other family dynamics may cause chaos in your family at times. It may actually seem like anytime you have contact with your family, an argument follows. Some conflict with family can be expected at this point in your life. However, family counseling may be helpful if relationships become really strained.

With friends - Relationships with friends are extremely important. Friends can help us through tough times and are around to celebrate the good times. As youth, finding a group of friends to hang out with through the good and bad is important. However, sometimes it can be too important and we make negative decisions just to fit in.

Remember, you have a mind of your own. You are the only one responsible for your actions. If you are uneasy about doing something your friends are pressuring you to do, you can always make the decision to say no.

To learn more about relationships:

Cass County Social Services
(701) 241-5765

Clay County Social Services

 (218) 299-5220

Firstlink's 24-Hour Hotline
(701) 235-7335
Help-Line (Statewide)
1-800-472-2911

Lutheran Social Services
(701) 235-7341
www.lssnd.org

Southeast Human Service Center
(701) 298-4500
1(888) 342-4900
www.state.nd.us

Village Family Service Center
(701) 235-6433
www.thevillagefamily.org

YouthWorks
(701) 232-8558

Our pastors and staff at First Lutheran are always there to help you. Please don't hesitate to contact them with your needs.

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.
Psalm 119:105