title: A story of family.
abstract: The author of this column gives a vivid description of Parse's humanbecoming family model as lived in community. The story of M'Barek (Mark), who was imprisoned for 18 years, draws readers to a new understanding of family and community. Through the process of storytelling, Parse's essences of family are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Briar Cliff University.
authors.forename: Barbara Backer
authors.initials: BB
authors.lastname: Condon
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000739:Anecdotes as Topic; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D009018:Morocco; D011329:Prisoners