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Mental Illness Part 6 – Parents Need to Know About Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Have you noticed your child experiencing anxiety over obsessive thoughts or compulsive behaviors that cause them problems with normal, daily functioning? It can drive you nuts and try your patience. You can’t figure out what in the world is causing them to act that way. They may have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). If you’ve wondered exactly what that is, this blog will give you the information you’ve been looking for. The mom who wrote this wishes she’d had it sooner.
Are there Any Promises for Parents in Pain?
Are there any promises for parents in pain? Moms and dads whose deeply troubled teen or adult children continuously spiral in and out of chaos want some kind of guaranteed...
A Reminder for Brokenhearted Parents
Are you a brokenhearted parent? I have been. If you're like me, then you might need a reminder to do something. You already know how to do this. You've done it all your life, but...
When Homosexuality Hits Home: One Mom’s Story Part 2
Many parents today find themselves with a child who is confused about their sexual identity. Homosexuality has hit home. Unprepared and unsure of how to respond these parents...
When Homosexuality Hits Home: One Mom’s Story Part 1
Many parents today find themselves with a child who is confused about their sexual identity. Homosexuality has hit home. Unprepared and unsure of how to respond these parents...
8 Ways to Develop Resilience During Uncertain Times
Life is full of uncertain times. We’re in the middle of unprecedented days full of future unknowns. Parents of wayward, troubled teens or adults have an added strain. Their...
Parenting Storms: 4 Key Truths to Help Us Cope
I’m the mom of three adult children. When they grew up I had my share of normal challenges with them. We all do, although some of mine were much harder than I had expected: my...
What Can Make the Difference in the Life of a Prodigal?
Sometimes parents don't like who their children have become. They're rude, disrespectful, mean, and hateful towards us. We can't believe who they are today. What can make a...
For Parents of Prodigals on Christmas Eve
What good word could I possibly give parents of prodigals today, on Christmas eve? How I wish I could promise you everything's going to be fine with your child, or that...
Holidays Can Be Hard for Parents in Pain
photo cred. Jason Vigeland on UnsplashDear parent in pain, we at Hope for Hurting Parents know that the holidays can be extra hard for you. Today's post will bring you some...
How to Navigate Through a Parenting Nightmare
This is the testimony of a mom who has been part of a Hope for Hurting Parents support group for the last 5 years. She wanted to share her story to give you hope for yours. "I’m...
A Thanksgiving Message for Brokenhearted Parents
Parents of teen or adult children who struggle with substance use, mental health issues (or any other distressing situation) find the holidays a most difficult time of year,...
5 Tips for Surviving the Holidays for Parents in Pain
"I hate the holidays! They just make me feel worse than I already do! I want to ignore them or not acknowledge them at all, but no one understands" Thanksgiving and Christmas are...