Non-normative stress is an event that is unexpected or traumatic. An optimal functioning family may adapt stress positively. An instance, when Shafa announced to the family that she was going to get married with Izwan, my parents were not ready for it as Shafa was doing her degree part-time at that point of time and we were depending on Shafa for additional income contribution as my brother and I were jobless. Shafa turned to me for support and encouragement so that my parents could change their mind about her getting married as we were very close and my parents turned to their siblings for advice, especially their siblings that have children who are already married. Therefore, with knowing where we can turn to for support and encouragement,
