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...
Parents Need to Stop Being So Hard on Themselves
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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...
Four Negative Parenting Responses When a Teen is in Crisis
Today's blog was written by fellow mom blogger, Stacy Flury: Anchor of Promise. She has some excellent insights for parents of teens who are in crisis. I think you'll find it...
Mom Writes Book for Hurting Parents
I'm a hurting parent. If you're reading this, you probably are, too. My daughter has struggled with addictions, mental illness, self-injury and more for over ten years. It's been...
When Parents Are Angry With Their Child
Anger. A strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure or irritation; frustration or exasperation toward someone or something you have no control over. Gee, that definition describes...
Parents in Pain Need Hope
Are you a parent who needs hope for your son or daughter? Do they struggle with destructive, dangerous behaviors and choices? Have they been diagnosed with a brain disorder or...
When a Parent is Addicted, Too
When your child is addicted to a substance or behavior, whether it's pornography, gambling, cutting, binging and purging or to another person, it has a huge impact on us as their...
If Your Child is a Cutter
My daughter is a cutter. She hurt herself the first time when she was only twelve-years-old. I wrote this poem for parents who, like me, bear hidden scars in their hearts because...
Love Never Fails
Today's blog is another re-post from the archives. Parents don't like to admit this, but sometimes we don't like the person our son or daughter has become. When they're rude,...
A New Idea: Parents of Addicts Should be Addicted Too
Is your child an addict or are they making other destructive choices that hurt you? Are they breaking your heart? If so, I have a proposal. It may sound rather odd, but hear me...
“I Don’t Love My child Anymore” by Anchor of Promise
Today's post is a re-blog written by Stacy Flury. Check out her blog for parents of hurting or troubled teens at Anchor of Promise. When parents with teens in crisis get...
Holiday Refreshment for Hurting Parents
Today's blog is a visual one. I did another one like this back in July. I am moved by the beauty captured by photography.It soothes my soul. During this holiday season when...