Defining moments change us—and not always in a welcomed way. Parents of troubled teens and adults know about this. I'm one of them. Our lives are fraught with defining moments of...
Defining Moments in Parenting
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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? My daughter has. If your answer to either of my questions was yes, then...
Parents: Let’s Talk About Suicide Part 3
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. The 10th was World Suicide Prevention Day. The rest of this month I will continue to dedicate my blogs to this topic. Suicide is...
Parents in Pain and 9/11
Today, along with millions of Americans, I will reflect on the events of 9/11. The day is too important not to write about it. I remember where I was, what I felt, and what I...
Am I An Enabling Parent?
Sometimes, loving, caring parents are confused whether or not they’re enabling their child’s troublesome behaviors. Aren’t we simply showing love, giving grace, and being...
Can a Parent in Pain Reduce their Stress?
Stress. Most of us experience it in some form. Stress with our jobs, our finances, our health, politics, and sometimes with our extended families. Some of us are parents who have...
When a Parent Needs Comfort
When my husband placed our newborn daughter on my chest, I fell instantly, totally, and completely in love. In awe and wonder, I caressed her still-moist body as I examined her...
A Dangerous Situation for Struggling Parents of Troubled Kids
Summer is here. I live in Florida an hour from the beach. There's danger in the waters and it's not always from a sea creature. We hear tragic reports of drownings from a...
7 Prayers for A Troubled Child
Sometimes parents don't know how to pray for their troubled children. We need help. Today's blog is a re-post of one written by my dear friend Judy Douglass. She's a mom who...
Interview with a Mom
Valentine's Day is soon. It's a hard day for parents who find it difficult to love their wayward children, who feel unloved by them, and would give anything to hear them say, "I...
Healthy Detachment for Parents of Addicts
What is healthy detachment? There was a time when I had no clue. My husband and I first learned about detachment at a conference for parents fo addicts. I wasn't sure I had the...
10 Promises For Depressed Parents
Tragedies occur every day. Drug overdoses and addiction. Self-harm and suicide attempts. They're both at an all-time high. Mental health diagnoses are rampant, with the majority...