Today I'm going to do something different. I'm going to introduce you to several other bloggers. Each of them write for different reasons and has a unique style all their own....
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Malaysian Airliner Crash and Hurting Parents
My heart ached when I heard the news about the tragic crash of the Malaysian Airliner. As I thought about it and prayed for the families it occurred to me that there are many...
A Wonderful Resource for Parents of Addicts
In today's post I want to introduce you to a wonderful resource - certified Life and Recovery Coach, Cathy Taughinbaugh. Her website is an incredible source of help. Her...
A Hurting Mom Shares From Her Heart
*Welcome today's guest blogger, Betsy Bradshaw. I believe you will find much encouragement and hope as she shares her story with honesty and openness. She's learned some valuable...
Hurting Parents: Tomorrow Might Have a Surprise for You
Has it been a really long time since you've seen your child? Do your eyes long to see them, your arms ache to hold them? Are they deep into addiction; in a mental hospital;...
A Message About Grace to Brokenhearted Parents
*Today's post is from my dear friend and fellow blogger, Judy Douglass. This is part of a series she wrote in 2011 on grace. She writes to Lovers of Prodigals - that's every...
Oops! Correction to my last blog.
My husband pointed out to me early this morning that I made an error in last night's post! I wrote that the U.S. team lost the game in the World Cup yesterday. That was wrong!...
The World Cup and Brokenhearted Parents
Are you a soccer fan? Have you been watching any of the World Cup games? My family is pretty big soccer fans. I've seen a number of the World Cup games recently. We watched the...
What is EMDR and Can it Help My Child?
*Today's blog is written by Debbie Haughton, a licensed mental health counselor who is on our Hope for Hurting Parents Board. She will explain what EMDR is and how it could help...
Where Does a Parent Go to Quit?
Are you a mom or dad who is so frustrated, angry, and fed up with your son or daughter you wish you could quit being their parent? You don't want the job any more. You want to...
Parents Wonder: What Makes Christian Counseling Different?
Today’s post is from guest blogger, Dr. Vanessa Rojas, a Christian counselor in Orlando, Florida. She is the founder of The Vida Center (thevidacenter.com). She will address a...
Parents: Learn About Self-Injury from a Counselor
Since this is Mental Health Awareness Month I wanted to feature a blog on a related issue common to many who suffer with a mental health issue. Self Injury. Today we welcome...