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A Good Word for Brokenhearted Parents on Thanksgiving Day
Today is Thanksgiving. If you are sad, depressed or suffering in some way, it’s not a day you look forward to. But I have a good word for you, especially if you happen to be a brokenhearted parent. I’ve centered this blog post around that word, offered a Bible verse, a prayer of encouragement and links to some of my favorite peace-giving music. May God comfort you and fill you with what you need for this day. The sovereign King of all creation sees and cares. Draw near to him and take heart. You are not alone.
Help for Hurting Parents
I'm the mom of a daughter who is has struggled with mental health issues, addiction (alcohol and drugs), self-injury (cutting), suicidal thoughts and more. If your child deals...
Things to Remember When Your Child Has a Mental Illness
When your child is diagnosed with a mental illness it can feel overwhelming. You may become depressed and fearful not knowing what to expect or how to respond. I did. It was all...
Two Suggestions to reduce the Stigma of Mental Illness
When someone you love is diagnosed with a mental illness (major depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, PTSD, OCD) something very ugly tends to rear its head. I call it the...
Making a Change
Life is full of change, isn't it? Not all change is bad, either. I wanted to let you know about what I think will be a good change. In the next week or two my blog will be...
6 Tips When Mother’s Day Hurts
If your son or daughter struggles with addiction, mental illness, self-injury, an eating disorder, suicidal thoughts, is incarcerated or has other issues, then Mother's Day is...
Earthquake in Nepal has Message for Hurting Parents
When I heard about the terrible earthquake that hit Nepal and the growing death toll, I moaned. It hurt my heart. It's difficult to imagine that degree of suffering, loss, and...
Is Your Child in Need of Prayer?
Are you a parent or grandparent who lives with a broken heart due to the behaviors and choices of one or several of your children or grandchildren? They may be under eighteen and...
Parents Need to Stop Being So Hard on Themselves
You've been a good, loving, conscientious parent. You did the best you could. You thought you did it all right, you even took your child to church so they would believe in God...
5 Things Parents in Pain Want You to Know
Are you the parent or grandparent in pain from a broken heart? Is your pain from the choices, behaviors or struggles of your child or grandchild? Mental illness, addiction,...
An Encouraging Word for Parents in Pain
Parents who are in pain over the choices and behaviors of their children often feel like they're being tossed about in a storm at sea. Whether it's a rebellious teen or a...
Four Negative Parenting Responses When a Teen is in Crisis
Today's blog was written by fellow mom blogger, Stacy Flury: Anchor of Promise. She has some excellent insights for parents of teens who are in crisis. I think you'll find it...
Recovery Quotes to Help Parents of Addicts Find Peace, Part 2
This is part 2 from Sunday, March 29th's blog post. This is the second installment of a collection of quotes to help parents whose children struggle with an addiction from Kathy...