It’s not easy for a parent to stop enabling and let go, but when your child is involved in self-destructive choices, you need to because it’s the right thing to do—for you and...
3 Things that Could Help Parents Stop Enabling and Let Go
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Where Can Troubled Parents Turn for Help?
Where can troubled parents turn for help when their teen or adult children go off the rails? When they develop an addiction to alcohol, drugs, pornography, or something else?...
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...
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...
A Prayer for Hurting Parents
Dad or Mom, have you heard these statements from one of your children? "I hate you! You never let me do anything." "You don't understand me!" "I can't wait until I turn eighteen...
A Thanksgiving Message for Brokenhearted Parents
Parents of teen or adult children who struggle with substance use or mental health issues (or any other distressing situation) find the holidays the most difficult time of year,...
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...
Freedom is Possible for our Struggling Children
I'm the mother of an adult child who struggled with addiction and mental health issues for over ten years. The years have been rough, but I've found lasting comfort and hope from...
Three Powerful Weapons for Hurting Parents
Do you feel helpless, lost, or powerless to know what to do for your child who suffers with addiction, mental illness, self-harm or some other destructive behavior? Join the...
Embarassment and Shame Isolate Parents in Pain
As I have journeyed down the road of painful parenting with a child who has struggled with many troubles: addiction, self-harm, mental health issues, sexual trauma, and suicide...
A Special Message to Parents Affected by the Parkland School Shooting
My husband and I want to express our deepest sympathies to the families who lost a child (or were impacted in some way) by the Parkland school shooting. Our hearts are heavy for...