What are two things parents of addicts need - or parents of any child that's causing them pain and heartache? I'm one of those parents, so I have a pretty good idea. It does't...
Two Things Parents of Addicts Need
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A Little Encouragement for Parents with Broken Hearts
I remember how it felt when things kept going from bad to worse with my daughter. Drinking too much, abusing drugs, refusing treatment for bipolar and repeatedly punishing...
Help for Parents of Drug and Alcohol Addicted Children
"I can't think straight." "I don't know which way to go." "I haven't got a clue where to find help." "I feel so lost." Have you said any of these things due to the choices and...
When Hurting Parents Feel Crazy
Today's blog is a re-post, updated, from September 2013. If you're a parent who's hurting due to the self-destructive choices your child has made, or if your child suffers from a...
Ideas to Help Hurting Parents Cope – 2 Part Series
My daughter is an addict--in recovery. She struggles with self-injury, mainly cutting. She also lives with mental health issues and has been suicidal many times. We're not...
Help for Hurting Parents
I'm the mom of a daughter who is has struggled with mental health issues, addiction (alcohol and drugs), self-injury (cutting), suicidal thoughts and more. If your child deals...
Earthquake in Nepal has Message for Hurting Parents
When I heard about the terrible earthquake that hit Nepal and the growing death toll, I moaned. It hurt my heart. It's difficult to imagine that degree of suffering, loss, and...
Parents Need to Stop Being So Hard on Themselves
You've been a good, loving, conscientious parent. You did the best you could. You thought you did it all right, you even took your child to church so they would believe in God...
5 Things Parents in Pain Want You to Know
Are you the parent or grandparent in pain from a broken heart? Is your pain from the choices, behaviors or struggles of your child or grandchild? Mental illness, addiction,...
An Encouraging Word for Parents in Pain
Parents who are in pain over the choices and behaviors of their children often feel like they're being tossed about in a storm at sea. Whether it's a rebellious teen or a...
Recovery Quotes to Help Parents of Addicts Find Peace, Part 2
This is part 2 from Sunday, March 29th's blog post. This is the second installment of a collection of quotes to help parents whose children struggle with an addiction from Kathy...
Recovery Quotes to Help Parents of Addicts find Peace
This is Part 1 of a blog written by Kathy Taughinbaugh, a coach for parents of addicts. These are some amazing quotes, so let’s begin. “My recovery from addiction to my addict...