Does God really care about the hurts we parents carry for our children? Today’s blog post is from a dad whose been there and understands - my husband Tom. He has something to say...
3 Things Hurting Parents Need to Hear at Christmas
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7 Tips When Mother’s Day Hurts
MOTHER'S DAY IS TODAY. If you have a child who struggles with addiction, mental illness, suicidal thoughts, gender identity, is incarcerated, or has other issues, today is...
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...
A Hurting Parent’s Christmas Wish List
As the hurting parent of a daughter who wrestled with substance use, self-injury, mental illness, and suicidal tendencies, my Christmas wish list was short. If you're a...
Thanksgiving for Parents in Pain
Thanksgiving is this week. Can parents in pain give thanks? There was a time when I would have answered that question with a hearty, "No way!" What I wrote today is a twist on...
When Father’s Day Hurts
Father's Day is today. Are you a dad with a broken heart? Are you weighed down with pain, worry, fear, and rejection? If so, Father's Day can be hard. Positive memories from when...
A Pandemic Easter for Parents Whose Hearts Were Already Broken
Easter was yesterday. Holidays can be extra painful when your child (or any loved one) is causing you heartache. When their struggle is with an addiction to alcohol or...
5 Tips to Help Hurting Parents Survive the Holidays
Holidays are the most difficult time of year for anyone in emotional pain, especially hurting parents. I've been one. My heart was full of sadness over my daughter's struggles...
When Parents Can’t be Thankful
It's November and Thanksgiving is soon. This is the time of year most people turn their thoughts toward what they're grateful for, but some people don't feel thankful. I'm...
Love is More Than a Valentine by Tom Yohe
February is here. Many of us think of how we will express love toward those who mean a lot to us on Valentine’s Day. Grocery stores are stocked with cards, flowers, candy, and...
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...