I trudged into my 12-year-old daughter’s bedroom after we’d had yet another argument to the shocking discovery of self-inflicted cuts up and down both of her forearms. My stomach...
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Dear Hurting Parent, I Wish You Enough
I did not write this story. Someone sent it to me many years ago. I saved it because of the impact it had on me. I came across the story again when I went through some old papers...
When You Love a Prodigal
Do you love a prodigal? Do you feel like you've wandered in a desert wilderness too long? Are you depleted, running on fumes? I have a special treat for you today. I'm honored to...
Dealing with Mom Guilt
Welcome today's guest blogger Linda S. Clare. I think you'll find her article on guilt most helpful. That night, my son’s text arrived long after I was asleep, so I didn’t hear...
What Parents Need 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...
An Honest Interview with the Mother of an Addict, Part 2
Today’s post is Part 2 of our interview with the mother of an addict. This is a continuation from last week's blog on Jan. 27th. I believe there are many things she shared that...
An Honest Interview with the Mother of an Addict, Part 1
Today’s post is Part 1 of an interview with the mother of an addict. I first shared it a few years ago, but felt impressed to share it again. The drug problem continues to grow...
Brokenhearted Parents Need Resilience
Are you a resilient person? What is resilience and why do brokenhearted parents need it? The dictionary defines resilience as the ability to recover quickly from adversity,...
Something Weary Parents Lack
Are you a weary parent? Are you drained? Depleted? Worn out from dealing with your child's rebelliousness, alcohol and drug abuse, eating disorder, forms of self-injury like...
A Parent’s Hero
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...
A Different Kind of Hope for Broken-hearted Parents
My daughter has suffered for a long time now with drug and alcohol addiction, self harm, mental illness (depression/bipolar disorder) and the long-lasting effects of being...
Struggling Parents Need This More Than Anything Else
What do you need when your son's drinking is beginning to damage his life and he won't listen to your warnings? What do you need when your daughter is depressed, cutting herself...