Families can be exhausting! It's the truth.  There are so many different dynamics and personalities at play that when issues arise, it can feel unmanageable. Finding a non-judgemental, impartial listener and problem solver can be a difficult task but when you and your family find that therapist, it can work. Family therapy is work and is not something that is solved overnight. Therapy takes a lot of work and homework! Taking that first step in admitting there are issues and you all need help in learning better communication skills is worth it.