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Parents in Pain Need Times of Refreshment
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Aug 22, 2023 | what you can do
When you are the mom or dad (or grandparent) of a child who causes you a lot of heartache for any reason, all kinds of destructive choices and behaviors, including issues outside of their control like depression, you are probably not doing very well emotionally, physically or spiritually. Your...
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For Hurting Parents Who Can’t Stop Worrying
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Feb 4, 2013 | what you can do
When you have a son or daughter you can't stop worrying about, it can take a toll on you. Watching them struggle with alcohol, drugs, self-injury, their sexual identity, an...
Two Words Brokenhearted Parents Need to Hear
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Jan 31, 2013 | what you can do
Are you a brokenhearted parent due to your son or daughter's behaviors? Is it sapping the life out of you? Do you think it's because of something you did? Do you feel guilty, as...
A Parent’s Hero
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Jan 27, 2013 | what you can do, who you can be
How do you adequately thank someone for saving your child's life who was in bondage to addictions? What do you say to the person who selflessly gave so much of themselves with no...
Lance Armstrong’s Message to Parent’s in Pain
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Jan 22, 2013 | what you can do
I've been thinking a lot about bicyclist Lance Armstrong's fall from sports stardom. He was at the top of his game, high up on a pedestal. Admired by millions worldwide no one...
A Special Letter to Parents with Broken Hearts
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Jan 19, 2013 | what you can do
This is a letter to brokenhearted parents written by a dear friend of mine. My friend's name is Judy Douglass. Her husband is the president of Cru, formerly Campus Crusade for...
Something Parents in Pain Hate to Do
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Jan 17, 2013 | what you can do
Something I hate to do is wait, especially when I'm waiting for something I want to have happen. I can wait for a long time with no problem at all for something I'm dreading: A...
Sugar-Free Challenge for A Brokenhearted Parent
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Jan 11, 2013 | what you can do
Today I am featuring a guest blogger. I thought it would be good to hear from a variety of parents who are on this journey of experiencing great pain in their parenting...
Three Weapons for Parents in Pain
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Jan 7, 2013 | what you can do
Do you have days when you feel helpless to do anything for your child who is suffering with an addiction, mental illness, self harm or some other self-destructive behavior? ...
A Hurting Parent’s Christmas Wish List
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Dec 10, 2012 | what you can do
As the mom of a daughter who struggles with alcohol and drugs, anxiety and self harm, is bipolar, has been raped and suicidal numerous times, my wants during the holidays are...
How Can a Weary Parent Find Hope This Christmas?
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Dec 5, 2012 | what you can do
“… Into the middle of impossible messes — comes the Messiah who makes the miracles possible.” (Ann Voskamp) Does your child's life look like an impossible mess? Are they so...
What Hurting Parents Need to Know About PTSD
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Nov 17, 2012 | what you can do
PTSD. Exactly what is it? Could this explain your child's behaviors? Have you ever wondered if you could be suffering from it, too? Do you feel broken in pieces?Are you having...
What Can a Hurting Parent Do to Stay Emotionally Healthy?
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Nov 10, 2012 | what you can do
I was a mess. My daughter's alcohol and drug use had spiraled out of control. Living on the streets, sleeping in her friend's cars and in city parks, her life was often in...