The Mitchel's are having a difficult time getting their house repaired after the fire. First, the insurance company contested their coverage and refused to pay for the repairs. Then, they couldn't find a contractor that the insurance company would accept. When they finally did find a contractor the work took 3 months longer than bid. The last straw was when the pipes in the upstairs bath burst the week before they were to move back in and flooded out the entire home. The Michelle's may be experiencing:

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The situation described is an example of stress pile-up, where multiple stressors have accumulated and compounded over time, making it difficult for the family to cope.

The Mitchel's Are Having a Difficult Time Getting Their House