Our thoughts are with Miley this week: After 19 years of marriage, her parents Billy Rae and Tish Cyrus are getting a divorce after splitting and then reconciling in 2011. We can only imagine how Miley is feeling right now -- especially with her family's private affairs being made very public -- and we're hoping that her BFFs are there to give her a big hug and help her get through it.
Whether it's a parents' divorce, a sibling's substance abuse problem, or any other type of loss or struggle, family problems can be some of the most challenging things we ever have to go through. And it's not just hard when it's happening to you: Seeing one of your friends dealing with problems at home can also be a painful, confusing and stressful.
Here are five ways to deal -- and be the best friend you possibly can -- when someone you care about is struggling with family issues.