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A Brokenhearted Parent’s Story: 4 Revelations
A brokenhearted mom shares her story of being on a rollercoaster called addiction. She floundered in and out of hope that God would save her son. But that never happened. However, nothing changed until she changed. In her story you will learn about the 4 revelations that helped her finally get off the rollercoaster, surrender, and live courageously.
Former Agnostic Shares Story to Encourage Parents – Part 2
This is Part 2 of the journey of a former agnostic who was raised in a strong Christian home. T.J., now twenty-eight, shares how he shut God out and fell into the party scene. He...
Former Agnostic Shares Story to Encourage Parents – Part 1
Today is Part 1 of the journey of a former agnostic, raised in a strong Christian home. God transformed him into a passionate follower of Christ. T.J. has eagerly agreed to share...
So You Got Yourself a Prodigal
Today I'm sharing a podcast with you. It's from Hope for the Journey by Kevin Small. This is for the parent who has lost their child or has been on this journey so long they've...
Encouragement for Parents in Pain
"I can't do this. I don't know how much more I can take." "I think I'm going to have a nervous breakdown." " I never knew someone could cause me so much intense heartache. This...
3 Things Hurting Parents Need to Hear
I’m the mom of a daughter who’s struggled for over ten years with addictions, self-injury and mental health issues. At times I felt like I was living in the middle of a nightmare...
Parents in Pain: Your Feelings Matter
Are you the parent of a prodigal - a troubled teen or adult child? Are they struggling with addiction, mental health issues or thoughts of suicide? Maybe they're...
Mom of Prodigal Shares Her Story
Are you a parent who feels completely alone? Have your child's problems and issues drained you of energy, finances, emotional health, and hope? Addiction, mental illness,...
A Different Kind of Hope for Brokenhearted Parents
Hope. What is that to you as the parent of an addict, self-injurer, gay, mentally ill or incarcerated child (or any other issue)? In the past, my main hope was for things to...
Will My Child Ever be Okay?
Is the heat chipping away at your confidence and trust, causing you to give in to worry and fear for your son or daughter? Do you wonder if they'll ever be okay? Will you ever...
Where Can Troubled Parents Turn for Help?
This is a reposted blog written by Cru staff, Gina Butz from her website on June 7 of this year. My added comments are italics. I think you'll love her writing and her heart....
An Encouraging Word for Weary Parents
As much as you may not want to hear it, there can be purpose from our pain. Yes, even from this dark time you might be going through with your son or daughter. I remember a time...
Tough Times for Parents with Broken Hearts
Thinking about the recent events in Minnesota, Louisiana and Dallas I believe there's a message here for us as hurting parents. We have a lot in common with these recent...