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When God Makes Hurting Parents Wait
As parents of troubled sons and daughters, sometimes God makes us wait for change to come for a long time. When we’ve seen nothing happen as time goes by, we grow tired of the wait. We wonder why the long delay? What could be the reason? When God makes us wait, could he be up to something–in our child or in us? This mom has some thoughts on waiting inspired by a passage she read about Moses in the book of Exodus.
When Thanksgiving Day Hurts
This Thursday is Thanksgiving, the official start of the holiday season, but many people aren't looking forward to this time of year. Are you one of them? For parents whose...
Parents in Pain Need to Stop Doing This
There's something parents in pain need to stop doing. I'm referring to parents, like me, who are brokenhearted because of the behaviors and choices of their children. They need...
Prayer Can Make the Difference for Struggling Parents
In my life prayer has made all the difference. My prayers are to the God of the Bible, the creator of heaven and earth who raised Jesus from the dead. You see, I have an adult...
Beauty From the Ashes of Having a Self-Destructive Daughter, Part 2
Today's post is part 2 of the beauty I have experienced from the ashes of parenting my self-destructive daughter. To my surprise, I found "gifts" on this long, hard journey. This...
Beauty from the Ashes of Parenting a Self-Destructive Daughter
My life felt like ashes. Would ever be able to laugh or smile again? The ashes were from my experiences as the mom of a troubled daughter. My daughter, Renee, kept me in constant...
3 “Marathon Parenting” Tips
The journey of parenting a troubled teen or adult is much like running a race, but it's not a sprint, it's a marathon. I was once in great need of some "marathon parenting" tips....
4 Reasons for Parents Not to Give Up On their Troubled Kids
"I give up. I can't do this anymore. It's too hard. I'm not strong enough for the job. It's beyond my capacity. I need help." This was how I felt about the lady finger palms...
A Father’s First Year After His Son’s Suicide
Today's post is one I share every year. The author is one of my guest bloggers, Nick Watts, a father whose son died by suicide six years ago. With beautiful authenticity, Nick...
The Hurricanes of Parenting
We live in Orlando. We experienced hurricane Ian this week. Thankfully, we had minimal damage. The worst has passed us now. After going through a previous hurricane I noticed a...
13 Reasons Why Not: An Open Letter to A Friend Who Died by Suicide
Suicide. This manner of death impacts millions of families worldwide annually. Each year, 34,598 people die by their own hand. An average of 94 people die this way every day. Did...
My Child Might be Suicidal – What Can a I do? Part 3
Do you have a son or daughter who has been suicidal? Were you paralyzed, not knowing what to do? Did you think nothing would help? I have good news for you. There is something...
My Child Might Be Suicidal – What Can a I Do? Part 2
My child might be suicidal, what can I do? Worried sick about my daughter, this was the question that tormented me. I feared she was in danger of ending her life. I struggled to...