I’m the mom of three adult children. When they grew up I had my share of normal challenges with them. We all do, although some of mine were much harder than I had expected: my...
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What Can Make the Difference in the Life of a Prodigal?
Sometimes parents don't like who their children have become. They're rude, disrespectful, mean, and hateful towards us. We can't believe who they are today. What can make a...
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, it's...
Holidays Can Be Hard for Parents in Pain
photo cred. Jason Vigeland on UnsplashDear parent in pain, we at Hope for Hurting Parents know that the holidays can be extra hard for you. Today's post will bring you some...
Suicide: The Ultimate Family Secret
What impacts countless lives worldwide every day sending out waves of pain and suffering? Suicide, the ultimate family secret. Suicide devastates families, breaks hearts, and...
Can Parents in Pain Still be Grateful?
When a child suffers, their parents do too. When their suffering takes the form of substance abuse, mental illness, self-harm, suicide attempts, incarceration, or some other...
My Child Might Be Suicidal – What Can a I Do? Part 1
Suicide is a growing problem among teens and young adults. Worried, frightened parents need help. Are you concerned about your child? Have you wondered if there's anything 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 else who has been impacted by suicide. My daughter...
Parents with Broken Hearts Can Feel Crazy!
For years I lived my life in excrutiating emotional pain due to the self-destructive choices and struggles of one of my daughters. She suffered with mental health challenges and...
How Can Parents in Pain Correct Stinking Thinking?
Are you a parent who suffers from stinking thinking? Do you beat yourself up believing you must have done a terrible job because of how your child turned out? They abuse...
A Good Goal and A Practical Tip When Your Child Has a Mental Illness
May is Mental Health Awareness month. Today's blog is designed to draw attention to mental illness and offer help to bewldered parents. "You'll get over it." "Snap out of it."...
4 Ways Parents Can Live With An Unsolved Problem
As parents we have a special relationship with our children...or we hoped we would. We have a deep emotional connection with them along with a strong sense of responsibility for...