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Can A Broken-hearted Parent Find Victory?
My daughter was on the brink of disaster. Defeated, helplessness overwhelmed me. I forgot how far I’d already come as the mother of a troubled young adult. All I could see was how far there still was to go for her to recover. Addiction, mental illness, and many other issues ruin cpuontless lives worldwide. They can drain the life out of your child and crush the life out of you as you, not knowing if they will survive. This mom found a way to still have victory in her life. Read today’s blog post to find out how that was possible and how it could be possible for you too.
Floods in Parenting
Recently there's been flooding in several states across the country. You may know someone who's been affected. It might even be you. Over the holidays I received a text...
Where Can Hurting Parents Find Help?
*This is a re-post of a blog I wrote a year ago. If you're a hurting parent who's been deeply wounded by your son or daughter's choices, behaviors and troubles you know how...
Mental Health Professor’s Tips to Beat Holiday Blues
*Today's blog was written by Junnelle Hogen. It is a re-post of an article she wrote for the Register-Guard on December 13, 2015. Amid the ever-present Christmas revelry and...
A Hurting Parent’s 12 Days of Christmas
Today I thought I'd take a popular Christmas song, The Twelve Days of Christmas, and adapt it's message for you, brokenhearted, weary, disillusioned, disappointed, grieving...
Astrophysicist’s Testimony Encourages Parents of Prodigals
**Today's blog is an excerpt from the testimony of a scientist who was an atheist. I hope you find it encouraging to see how God worked in her life. You may have no clear view of...
An Attitude Brokenhearted Parents Need for Thanksgiving
"Don't give me any attitude!" "I don't like your attitude." "You have a really bad attitude right now." "That attitude won't help." "Lose the attitude." Have you said things like...
The Shock of the Paris Tragedy and HurtingParents
Paris has traditionally been a coveted destination for romantics, artists, poets, and tourists. It's been the setting for many movies. A more recent one and a favorite of mine...
Sexting and Nude Photos – Be Prepared! Your Teen May be Involved
Today's blog was written by a fellow blogger to parents, Stacy Lee Flury. Check her out at Anchor of Promise. "If you haven’t heard by now, a Colorado High School is on lock down...
Former Prodigal Shares His Story to Encourage Hurting Christian Parents
Today’s blog is the story of a former prodigal – a drug addict. I know his parents and when his mom shared with me what had happened to him I asked her if he would write...
Encouraging Interview For Families With an Addicted Loved One
Today’s blog is from a writer friend of mine who addresses families whose loved ones struggle with addiction. Her name is Sharron Cosby and I've featured her before. You can...
When Parents Need Help
This is a great resource when you're a parent who needs help with your teenage son or daughter - serious help. You've tried everything you know to do and nothing's working....
Three Weapons for Parents in Pain
Your daughter is an addict. Your son struggles with a mental health issue. They can't stop cutting themselves. They're in bondage to destructive behavior. Join the...