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...
Parents in Pain: Your Feelings Matter
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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...
Will My Child Ever be Okay?
Is the heat chipping away at your confidence and trust, causing you to give in to worry and fear for your son or daughter? Do you wonder if they'll ever be okay? Will you ever...
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...
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....
2 Ways to Reduce the Stigma and Shame of Mental Illness
When someone you love is diagnosed with a mental illness (major depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, PTSD, OCD) something ugly tends to rear its...
What Do you Know About Schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia. Have you wondered if this could be what's wrong with your son or daughter, or have they already been diagnosed? Maybe you weren't surprised, but either way, it...
Mental Illness Series Part 2, Bipolar Disorder
"I've finished my assessment and I believe your child has Bipolar Disorder. We'll need to get them started on medication right away." It can feel like a punch in the stomach;...
How Can I Know if My Child’s Depressed?
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. All month I will be posting blogs on this topic. If your son or daughter has been diagnosed with a mental health issue you need all the...
Interview on Real Talk with Justin Miller
[vimeo id="164142263"] Real Talk is a TV talk show where today’s topics meet the timeless truth of the Gospel. Host and pastor of Real Life Church (Clermont, FL), Justin Miller,...