As cited in Brown et. Al (2013), The value of extended family ties for African Americans. It is also stated that family well-being is emphasized in the African American. My family is a great example of how this statement is true. For example, most of my family member's interview responses highlight our family as a whole. My mother expressed how much she appreciates how our family “takes care of each other, no matter what, we protect each other” (SE personal communication, 9-6-16). My aunt states, “I feel lucky to have a group of people who support me at all times” when describing how she felt about her family and her cultural identity (TW, personal communication, 9-6-16). It can be said that when one family member is struggling, we all are