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A New Perspective for Brokenhearted Parents
Brokenhearted, I’d lost perspective in my parenting. Consumed with relentless pain over my troubled teenage daughter, my life had been forever altered. Was I broken beyond repair? How could I keep going? Could anything good come from this? What do you think, dear mom or dad? Will your suffering destroy you? Today’s post speaks to these questions.
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...
2 Ways to Reduce the Stigma and Shame of Mental Illness
When someone you love is diagnosed with a mental illness (major depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, PTSD, OCD) something ugly tends to rear its...
What Do you Know About Schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia. Have you wondered if this could be what's wrong with your son or daughter, or have they already been diagnosed? Maybe you weren't surprised, but either way, it...
Mental Illness Series Part 2, Bipolar Disorder
"I've finished my assessment and I believe your child has Bipolar Disorder. We'll need to get them started on medication right away." It can feel like a punch in the stomach;...
How Can I Know if My Child’s Depressed?
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. All month I will be posting blogs on this topic. If your son or daughter has been diagnosed with a mental health issue you need all the...
Interview on Real Talk with Justin Miller
[vimeo id="164142263"] Real Talk is a TV talk show where today’s topics meet the timeless truth of the Gospel. Host and pastor of Real Life Church (Clermont, FL), Justin Miller,...
The Impact of Addiction on Families
Marriages and families are victims of addiction we often overlook. Mom, you got another phone call from the police or an EMT. Dad, the arrests and forced time in mental wards...
Help For Parents with Broken Hearts
I'm the mother of a daughter, now 29, who has struggled with addictions, mental health issues, suicidal tendencies and self-injury that began when she was 12. It's been a long,...
3 Words For Worried Parents
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 23.5 million persons aged 12 or older needed...