Suicide. This manner of death impacts millions of families worldwide annually. Each year, 34,598 people die by their own hand. An average of 94 people die this way every day. Did...
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....
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...
My daughter was going to rehab. She had graduated from high school only a few months earlier. Shocked, I didn't want to believe it could be true. My daughter needs a residential...
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...
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...
I can't do it! I'm so scared! Isn't there anything I can do? How can I possibly let go when I don't know what might happen if I do? Help! Parents of a son or daughter who...
When my husband and I began our difficult journey with one of our children we had no idea who to turn to or where to find the resources we needed. Clueless, we isolated....
As the hurting parent of a daughter who wrestled with substance use, self-injury, mental illness, and suicidal tendencies, my Christmas wish list was short. If you're a...
While organizing old papers in my office, I came across sermon notes I’d taken when visiting a friend’s church several years ago. I think the pastor's message is helpful for...
Welcome today’s guest blogger, pastor and father Nick Watts. Nick writes from the heart of a fellow wounded parent. His son Jordan died by sucide. Nick's words carry weight for...
I'm the mother of an adult child who struggled with addiction and mental health issues for over ten years. The years have been rough, but I've found lasting comfort and hope from...