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Rip Current Dangers for Struggling Parents
Florida’s coastline is know for rip currents. They sneak up on people unaware and some drown because they don’t know what to do. Parents of troubled teens or adults suffer in a similar way when they experience unexpected “rip currents” of their child’s struggles and choices. How can these parents not drown emotionally or spiritually? What can they do to stay afloat? Is there Someone who can hep? This blog post shares what one mom found that helped her not drown in the wake of her child’s rip currents.
When Parents Rescue and Enable
A parent recently asked us about rescuing someone who was drowning. Drawing an analogy from this, they wondered what the difference is between rescuing and enabling? What would...
Encouragement for Depleted Parents
Over the last ten years I've been on a difficult journey of being the parent of a troubled child. My daughter struggles with substance abuse, self-injury and depression. I...
Four Truths for Parents in Pain
Grief is a painful emotion. It's usually connected with the death of someone we love or with someone we have enjoyed a close relationship with. Grief can also be connected to...
Great Book for Brokenhearted Parents
My husband and I have had our hearts broken many times over one of our children. Being parents of a daughter who struggles with addiction, mental health issues and suicidal...
The Three A’s of Difficult Parenting
Have you wondered what to do about your son or daughter? Are they driving you crazy with their behaviors and choices? Do you feel like you're always off-balance trying to keep up...
8 Things You Can Do to Guard Your Marriage in Times of Crisis
Crisis of any kind can put a marriage at risk. It is a treasure that must be carefully guarded.Crisis comes to parents in many forms. Our biggest one was when our daughter began...
When Your Child Is The Victim of Bullying
Bullying is a major problem in schools today. It's huge. And now cyber-bullying is on the increase. This past week I listened to the tragic story on the evening news about a teen...
A Parent’s Letter to Their Daughter’s Rapist
She said "NO." But you didn't listen. You selfish, egotistical punk. You took advantage of an intoxicated girl. Like a lion in wait for its prey. Evil personified, a ravenous...
A Mother’s Message to Governor Creigh Deeds
Governor Deeds, I want to tell you I am so sorry about the tragedy you experienced. My heart aches for you. I cannot imagine your pain. As the mother of an adult daughter who...
Hurting Parents and Their Bodies
Today's post is from my dear husband, Tom. I hope you enjoy his writings as much as I do. He will be posting twice a month: As the pain increases and the heartache is prolonged,...
How Hurting Parents Can Live With an Unsolved Problem
Parents long to have a special relationship with their children. We have a deep emotional attachment along with a strong sense of responsibility. When we bring children into the...
What do Hurting Parents and Martin Luther King have in common?
I've been thinking about this all week. What do hurting parents and Martin Luther King have in common? I'm referring to parents whose children are making destructive, even...