Hope for Hurting Parents

Inspiration for Parents with Broken Hearts

by Tom and Dena Yohe | Jun 5, 2013 | what you can do

Are you a mom or dad who has had your heart crushed by your child's choices and behaviors? Have you wondered if your sacrifices made any difference? Have you felt taken advantage...

When a Parent Needs Hope and Prayer

by Tom and Dena Yohe | Jun 2, 2013 | what you can do

Are you a parent in need of hope? Are you close to giving up on your child? Tonight I'm letting you know about two free eBooks from Judy Douglass (wife of the president of Cru -...

Part 7 of Mental Illness Series – Helping Parents Understand Borderline Personality Disorder

by Tom and Dena Yohe | May 30, 2013 | what you can do

This is the last in a series of seven posts on the major mental illnesses, also called brain disorders. As a parent who once knew nothing about these things before my daughter,...

Oklahoma’s Tornado and Devastated Parents

by Tom and Dena Yohe | May 22, 2013 | what you can do

Late yesterday afternoon I sat spell-bound as I watched the weather channel broadcast live video of a massive, horrific tornado head toward the populated city of Moore, Oklahoma....

Six Tips When Mother’s Day Hurts

by Tom and Dena Yohe | May 10, 2013 | what you can do

Have you been dreading Mother's Day this year? Do you wish it would just go away? I've been thinking a lot about hurting moms lately, especially with this holiday in two days....

Part 5 – What Parents Need to Know about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

by Tom and Dena Yohe | May 7, 2013 | what you can do

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It seems fitting that I get back to my series on Mental Illness. This is Part 5 of a 6 Part Series. Have you noticed your child experiencing...

Comfort for Weary Parents of Troubled Children – Part 1

by Tom and Dena Yohe | Apr 28, 2013 | what you can do

Have you ever come to a place in your experience of parenting where you were so worn out and discouraged that you didn't know what you could believe in anymore? Did you want to...

Part 4 – Parents Need to Know about Panic Disorder

by Tom and Dena Yohe | Apr 23, 2013 | what you can do

Have you ever observed unreasonable fears or unexplainable episodes in your son or daughter that caused you to wonder if they have panic disorder? My daughter first started...

A Message to the Rick Warren Family Whose Son Died by Suicide

by Tom and Dena Yohe | Apr 13, 2013 | what you can do

This is a heartfelt message to Pastor Rick Warren and his family - a family who has been crushed by the weight of their adult child's death by suicide. It is what I would want...

Helpful Information on Suicide for Parents

by Tom and Dena Yohe | Apr 9, 2013 | what you can do

I have been very heavy-hearted the last several days since I heard the news about Pastor and author Rick Warren's son's suicide. I found it rather interesting that this should...

Encouraging Quotes for Parents in Pain

by Tom and Dena Yohe | Mar 25, 2013 | what you can do

I'm in the middle of writing a series of posts on mental illness. So far I've addressed depression and bipolar disorder. Next will be Schizophrenia. But for today I thought I...

Parents with Broken Hearts Must Learn to Do This

by Tom and Dena Yohe | Mar 15, 2013 | what you can do

My husband and I lead a support group for parents who are heartbroken and in pain due to the choices and behaviors of their children. This is the content from our last meeting....

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