I like surprises. Life is full of them, especially for parents – some are good, some not so good. Our children keep us on our toes, more so the older they get. We never know what...
A Christmas Surprise for Brokenhearted Parents
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Can Parents in Pain be Thankful?
Are you a parent in pain? Be honest. Do you feel thankful? On my darkest days, I didn't. Does the mention of the word thankful make you want to run and hide? When your heart's...
Rest for Tired Parents
What's the hardest job in the world? Being a parent. At times it can be the most wonderful and at others, utterly grueling. Some parents are beyond exhausted; not just...
Our Stealth American Plague
I'd like to welcome guest blogger, Trace Embry. Take a look at his bio at the end of this post and you'll see why he knows what he's talking about in this article. If you're...
The Hurricane Matthews of Parenting
In parenting we sometimes encounter storms. Some come upon us suddenly without warning. Others give advance notice, like hurricanes. They bring fear and destruction. I live in...
Did Your Child Die by Suicide?
This is my last post for National Suicide Prevention Month. The special focus is ended, but the need for #encouragement and #support goes on. #Parents who've been crushed by the...
So You Got Yourself a Prodigal
Today I'm sharing a podcast with you. It's from Hope for the Journey by Kevin Small. This is for the parent who has lost their child or has been on this journey so long they've...
Encouragement for Parents in Pain
"I can't do this. I don't know how much more I can take." "I think I'm going to have a nervous breakdown." " I never knew someone could cause me so much intense heartache. This...
3 Things Hurting Parents Need to Hear
I’m the mom of a daughter who’s struggled for over ten years with addictions, self-injury and mental health issues. At times I felt like I was living in the middle of a nightmare...
Parents in Pain: Your Feelings Matter
Are you the parent of a prodigal - a troubled teen or adult child? Are they struggling with addiction, mental health issues or thoughts of suicide? Maybe they're...
Mom of Prodigal Shares Her Story
Are you a parent who feels completely alone? Have your child's problems and issues drained you of energy, finances, emotional health, and hope? Addiction, mental illness,...
A Different Kind of Hope for Brokenhearted Parents
Hope. What is that to you as the parent of an addict, self-injurer, gay, mentally ill or incarcerated child (or any other issue)? In the past, my main hope was for things to...