Hope for Hurting Parents

Mom Writes Book for Hurting Parents

by Tom and Dena Yohe | Mar 18, 2015 | what you can do

I'm a hurting parent. If you're reading this, you probably are, too. My daughter has struggled with addictions, mental illness, self-injury and more for over ten years. It's been...

When Parents Are Angry With Their Child

by Tom and Dena Yohe | Mar 15, 2015 | what you can do

Anger. A strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure or irritation; frustration or exasperation toward someone or something you have no control over. Gee, that definition describes...

Parents in Pain Need Hope

by Tom and Dena Yohe | Feb 25, 2015 | what you can do

Are you a parent who needs hope for your son or daughter? Do they struggle with destructive, dangerous behaviors and choices? Have they been diagnosed with a brain disorder or...

If Your Child is a Cutter

by Tom and Dena Yohe | Feb 18, 2015 | what you can do

My daughter is a cutter. She hurt herself the first time when she was only twelve-years-old. I wrote this poem for parents who, like me, bear hidden scars in their hearts because...

Love Never Fails

by Tom and Dena Yohe | Feb 16, 2015 | what you can do

Today's blog is another re-post from the archives. Parents don't like to admit this, but sometimes we don't like the person our son or daughter has become. When they're rude,...

5 Ways for Parents to Cope with Unexpected Losses

by Tom and Dena Yohe | Jan 18, 2015 | what you can do

The phone chimed unexpectedly. "Dad? What's up? I didn't expect to hear from you until later." What I was about to hear would shake my world. His voice was weak. He could barely...

A New Idea: Parents of Addicts Should be Addicted Too

by Tom and Dena Yohe | Dec 31, 2014 | what you can do

Is your child an addict or are they making other destructive choices that hurt you? Are they breaking your heart? If so, I have a proposal. It may sound rather odd, but hear me...

“I Don’t Love My child Anymore” by Anchor of Promise

by Tom and Dena Yohe | Dec 28, 2014 | what you can do

Today's post is a re-blog written by Stacy Flury. Check out her blog for parents of hurting or troubled teens at Anchor of Promise. When parents with teens in crisis get...

Holiday Refreshment for Hurting Parents

by Tom and Dena Yohe | Dec 14, 2014 | what you can do

Today's blog is a visual one. I did another one like this back in July. I am moved by the beauty captured by photography.It soothes my soul. During this holiday season when...

Are You the Parent of an Addict?

by Tom and Dena Yohe | Nov 9, 2014 | Helpful Resources, what you can do

Have you ever found yourself in a place where you didn't know your way around? You had no map to help you get your bearings or direct you to where you needed to go. You were...

How Can Parents Deal with Difficult Emotions?

by Tom and Dena Yohe | Oct 15, 2014 | what you can do

Have you ever felt like your fears and anxieties about your child were getting the best of you? Did you wonder how in the world you were going to cope with the myriad of things...

When a Parent Needs to Love their Child at a Distance

by Tom and Dena Yohe | Oct 12, 2014 | what you can do

Have you been caught in the middle of a storm with your son or daughter that feels like it will never be over? The phone calls in the middle of the night; collect calls from jail...

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