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For Parents: 4 Ways to Lessen Your Pain on Valentine’s Day
Today is Valentine’s Day. For many parents it’s a special day to share love and receive demonstrations of love from their children. But for many other parents – those with broken hearts over their children’s trials and troubles – it’s one more occasion to feel even more hurt and disappointment than they already do. If that’s you, this was written with you in mind. It’s from a mom who’s walked in your shoes and knows your pain. She has a few ideas that might help lessen the increased suffering the holiday can bring. See what you think. And please leave a comment sharing what helps you get through special days with a little less pain.
Can Parents in Pain Really Celebrate the Holidays?
Can you remember when a special event was ruined for you because of something bad that happened? Maybe it was your birthday. Maybe it was Christmas. I remember when this happened...
Can Parents in Pain be Thankful?
Are you a parent in pain? Be honest. Do you feel thankful? On my darkest days, I didn't. Does the mention of the word thankful make you want to run and hide? When your heart's...
Gratitude for a Grievous Gift
Welcome Judy Douglass, today's guest blogger. My phone rang at 2 a.m., jarring me awake. I had been asleep for two hours in my hotel room, 1,000 miles from home. Not again, I...
8 Ways for Parents in Pain to Be Emotionally Healthy
I was a mess. My daughter was living on the streets, sleeping in parks and friend's cars, out of control in her alcohol and drug abuse. Angry and grief-stricken, embarrassed and...
Rest for Tired Parents
What's the hardest job in the world? Being a parent. At times it can be the most wonderful and at others, utterly grueling. Some parents are beyond exhausted; not just...
Moms Speak Up About Bullying
Were you bullied as a child or teenager? If you were, then you remember what it felt like. You know how damaging it can be. Do you now find yourself as a parent who suspects your...
Our Stealth American Plague
I'd like to welcome guest blogger, Trace Embry. Take a look at his bio at the end of this post and you'll see why he knows what he's talking about in this article. If you're...
The Hurricane Matthews of Parenting
In parenting we sometimes encounter storms. Some come upon us suddenly without warning. Others give advance notice, like hurricanes. They bring fear and destruction. I live in...
When You Can’t Change Your Child
September 22nd was the first day of fall. Cooler weather, colorful leaves and shorter days are coming. Autumn makes me think of change and change can bring good things or bad,...
Did Your Child Die by Suicide?
This is my last post for National Suicide Prevention Month. The special focus is ended, but the need for #encouragement and #support goes on. #Parents who've been crushed by the...
7 Lies of Suicide
Today's blog was written by Beth Saadati. I first shared it last May. Since September is Suicide Awareness month and I'm focusing on this topic all month, I felt impressed to...
What Parents Need to Know About Suicide
This is for any parent whose son or daughter struggles with suicidal thoughts or fantasies. Do they struggle with bipolar, depression, PTSD, or schizophrenia? Are you tormented...