My daughter was on the brink of disaster. Defeated, helplessness overwhelmed me. I get forgot how far I'd already come as the mother of a young adult daughter who had many...
Can Broken-hearted Parents Find Victory?
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A New Year’s Gift for Hurting Parents
Parenthood changes you. But when your son or daughter has a history of making awful choices, struggles with an addiction, mental illness or with their sexual orientation, the...
When Thanksgiving Day Hurts
This Thursday is Thanksgiving, the official start of the holiday season, but many people aren't looking forward to this time of year. Are you one of them? For parents whose...
Prayer Can Make the Difference for Struggling Parents
In my life prayer has made all the difference. My prayers are to the God of the Bible, the creator of heaven and earth who raised Jesus from the dead. You see, I have an adult...
Beauty from the Ashes of Parenting a Self-Destructive Daughter
My life felt like ashes. Would ever be able to laugh or smile again? The ashes were from my experiences as the mom of a troubled daughter. My daughter, Renee, kept me in constant...
4 Reasons for Parents Not to Give Up On their Troubled Kids
"I give up. I can't do this anymore. It's too hard. I'm not strong enough for the job. It's beyond my capacity. I need help." This was how I felt about the lady finger palms...
My Child Might Be Suicidal – What Can a I Do? Part 1
Suicide is a growing problem among teens and young adults, especailly since the pandemic. Worried, frightened parents need help. Are you concerned about your child? Have you...
7 Lies of Suicide: A 14 year-old’s Goodbye Letter
Has your son or daughter struggled with suicidal thoughts? Have they made an attempt to end their life? Maybe you know someone who has been impacted by suicide. Many of us do....
Nature: Relief for Weary Parents to Destress and Restore
Fjords National Park, New Zealand Today I welcome guest blogger Kirsten Panachyda, author and mom of a son with mental health challenges. We all carry a lot of stress as parents...
A Hurting Parent’s Freedom Song
Today is the 4th of July. Thinking about what this holiday means caused me to ask myseslf: How can parents whose children are in bondage to drug or alcohol abuse, self-injury of...
Mental Illness Part 7 – What Parents Need to Know About Major Depression
This is part 7 in a series on mental illness. If your son or daughter has been diagnosed with depression, this is for you. It's one of the most common mental health issues,...
Mental Illness Part 6 – What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?
This is Part 6 of a series on Mental Illness. These posts are mainly directed at helping parents understand and cope better, but everyone needs more information because one day...