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5 Tips for Surviving the Holidays for Parents in Pain
Parents in pain because of a prodigal child dread the holidays. Sad, anxious and uncertain of what to expect, they struggle to make it until January 2nd. In this blog post, a mom who has experienced the struggle herself shares 5 practical tips that helped her and her husband survive the holidays in better shape. When they put these tips into practice they no longer dreaded the season. One of her tips could help you, even if you aren’t a parent!
A Party Invitation for Your Prodigal Child
Remember when your children were young and were invited to birthday parties? We'd go shopping together and select a fun gift for them to take. After several years I noticed my...
5 Ways for Parents to Cope with Unexpected Losses
The phone chimed unexpectedly. "Dad? What's up? I didn't expect to hear from you until later." What I was about to hear would shake my world. His voice was weak. He could barely...
When a Parent Feels Guilty
In my last post I promised that I would share a sample of one of the daily emails I send out. The one I chose is from this past fall. I hope it will help you decide if you want...
A New Idea: Parents of Addicts Should be Addicted Too
Is your child an addict or are they making other destructive choices that hurt you? Are they breaking your heart? If so, I have a proposal. It may sound rather odd, but hear me...
“I Don’t Love My child Anymore” by Anchor of Promise
Today's post is a re-blog written by Stacy Flury. Check out her blog for parents of hurting or troubled teens at Anchor of Promise. When parents with teens in crisis get...
I Don’t Love My Child Anymore She Said – Or Does She?
This is a wonderful and insightful blog and not just for parents of teens. Thanks for writing a great one, Stacy!
The Perfect Gift for a Brokenhearted Parent
The perfect gift. Is there such a thing - especially for brokenhearted parents? Did you struggle to come up with just the right present to give your spouse, partner, parent(s),...
Perfect Books For Parents in Pain to Give Themselves for Christmas
If you're a parent in pain due to the behaviors, choices, and struggles of your teen to adult child, then why not give yourself a gift for Christmas this year - one that can help...
Holiday Refreshment for Hurting Parents
Today's blog is a visual one. I did another one like this back in July. I am moved by the beauty captured by photography.It soothes my soul. During this holiday season when...
A Message for Parents with Heavy Hearts
It's the beginning of Advent. For many parents hearts are heavy, smiles are forced, there will be no "merry" in their holiday season. Is that you? Do you ache over your son or...
3 Things Brokenhearted Parents Can Offer God this Thanksgiving
Being the parent of a wayward child who struggles with an addiction, is incarcerated, self-injures, is in a same-sex relationship, suffers with a brain disorder or a host of...
When They Make a Movie About Your Daughter (TWLOHA)
I am the mother of Renee Yohe. Who is she? She's the troubled young woman whose story became a phenomenon when it birthed a global, non-profit movement called To Write Love on...