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...
So You Got Yourself a Prodigal
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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...
Where Can Troubled Parents Turn for Help?
This is a reposted blog written by Cru staff, Gina Butz from her website on June 7 of this year. My added comments are italics. I think you'll love her writing and her heart....
Tough Times for Parents with Broken Hearts
Thinking about the recent events in Minnesota, Louisiana and Dallas I believe there's a message here for us as hurting parents. We have a lot in common with these recent...
Thoughts From Renee Yohe’s Mom about the TWLOHA movie
The To Write Love on Her Arms movie has been out over a year now. It's surreal for my husband and me to see our ourselves in a movie. We've heard from friends all over the...
Shock: How Can Parents Cope?
I think I'm still in shock over the horrible events that occurred in my town recently. Orlando is my home. There's no perfect place. Sure. But so much violence in such a short...
To Parents of Addicts
*I didn't write this. It's from a mom who struggles like many of us. I wanted to share her thoughts because I think some of us will see ourselves in her story. And maybe, like...
4 Comforting Thoughts for Hurting Parents
I live in Orlando. My peaceful morning was interrupted by some tragic news. Maybe yours was too. My mind immediately went to the parents. Shock and numbness. Denial and unbelief....