I think I'm still in shock over the horrible events that occurred in my town recently. Orlando is my home. There's no perfect place. Sure. But so much violence in such a short...
Shock: How Can Parents Cope?
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Month: June 2016
To Parents of Addicts
*I didn't write this. It's from a mom who struggles like many of us. I wanted to share her thoughts because I think some of us will see ourselves in her story. And maybe, like...
4 Comforting Thoughts for Hurting Parents
I live in Orlando. My peaceful morning was interrupted by some tragic news. Maybe yours was too. My mind immediately went to the parents. Shock and numbness. Denial and unbelief....
Life’s Disappointments Can Cause Parents to Doubt Their Faith
Today's blogger is my dear friend, Terri Amos. She has some insightful words of honesty and wisdom to share with you. They're exactly what many hurting parents like us need to...
A Young Woman’s Story for Parents to Learn From, Part 2
Today's blog is part 2 (part 1 was posted on Wednesday, June 1st) and was taken from an Anchor of Promise post, written by author, blogger Leah Grey. Today Leah continues her...
A Young Woman’s Story for Parents to Learn From, Part 1
Today's blog was written by Leah Grey and was posted on Anchor of Promise on May 13, 2016. What kind of family environment did you grow up in? I grew up in a happy, stable home...