The situation is a primitive one that brings the big questions into sharp enough focus that the edges hurt.

Conflict resolution in the classic sense is not needed - the active conflicts are internal, and the external relationships are fairly well defined, respectful, and loving.

I guess I do have the information I need, and I'm not really looking for answers - what I'm looking for here is a sense of community, I guess. That isn't well-expressed, but that's the best I can do right now.