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5 Tips for Surviving the Holidays for Parents in Pain
Parents in pain because of a prodigal child dread the holidays. Sad, anxious and uncertain of what to expect, they struggle to make it until January 2nd. In this blog post, a mom who has experienced the struggle herself shares 5 practical tips that helped her and her husband survive the holidays in better shape than they might have otherwise. When they put these tips into practice they no longer dreaded the season. One of her tips could help you, even if you aren’t a parent!
When God Makes Hurting Parents Wait
Sick and tired of waiting for change, I wondered how long before for my daughter would be ready to quit drinking and making poor choices? When would she accept help? At 25 she...
Suicide: Parents Need to Know the Warning Signs
Are you the mom or dad of a son or daughter who struggles with depression and hopelessness? Have you ever said, "I'm tormented by not knowing if they're safe"? Do you have an...
7 Lies of Suicide: A 14 year-old’s Goodbye Letter
Has your son or daughter struggled with suicidal thoughts? Have they made an attempt to end their life? Maybe you know someone who has been impacted by suicide. Many of us do....
What Parents Need to Know About Suicide
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. I'm going to do a series on the subject and will post more frequently this month. Today's post is for parents whose sons or...
The Gift of a Prodigal: One Mom’s Perspective
Today I welcome our dear friend, guest blogger and lover of prodigals, Judy Douglass. *photo cred. Kateryna Hliznitsova on unsplash "Fifteen years ago, God sent us a...
Parents in Pain Need to Make Time for Respite
With the passing of another Father's Day last month, my dad has been on my mind. He was a precious man who lived until he was 92. One of a kind. The best father a kid could ever...
Father’s Day Prayer for Hurting Dads
Today is Father's Day. Are you among the many dads who don't enjoy the day? You might not have observed Father's Day in any way for a number of reasons. If the difficulty was due...
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 all-powerful creator of heaven and earth who raised Jesus from the dead. I have an...
When You Don’t Want Mother’s Day to Come: 4 Ways to Prepare
Tomorrow is Mother's Day. Countless numbers of moms all over the world don't want the day to come. Moms whose children are troubled: incarcerated, struggle with an addiction,...
A Special Post-Easter Message for Parents in Pain
Can you believe Easter has already passed? As parents in pain because of the struggles, choices, and behaviors of our teen or adult children, a heaviness still hangs in the air...
4 Suggestions for Parents Who Feel Hopeless at Easter
Today is Easter, a day of hope and new beginnings. But before the resurrection came the crucifixion which brought a lot of loss, sorrow, betrayal, confusion, and unanswered...
A New Perspective for Brokenhearted Parents
Brokenhearted, I needed a new perspective. Five years ago a mom who also needed a new perspective wrote to me. Her child almost died and she was in great pain: “As a parent,...