Hope for Hurting Parents

Shock: How Can Parents Cope?

by Tom and Dena Yohe | Jun 26, 2016 | what you can do

I think I'm still in shock over the horrible events that occurred in my town recently. Orlando is my home. There's no perfect place. Sure. But so much violence in such a short...

4 Comforting Thoughts for Hurting Parents

by Tom and Dena Yohe | Jun 12, 2016 | what you can do

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....

Interview on Real Talk with Justin Miller

by Tom and Dena Yohe | May 2, 2016 | what you can do

[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,...

Help For Parents with Broken Hearts

by Tom and Dena Yohe | Apr 24, 2016 | what you can do

I'm the mother of a daughter, now 29, who has struggled with addictions, mental health issues, suicidal tendencies and self-injury that began when she was 12. It's been a long,...

3 Words For Worried Parents

by Tom and Dena Yohe | Apr 17, 2016 | what you can do

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 23.5 million persons aged 12 or older needed...

Truths for Parents with Broken Hearts – Part 3

by Tom and Dena Yohe | Mar 20, 2016 | what you can do

Today's post concludes a 3 part series of truth statements for parents with broken hearts. Altogether I've shared 15 with you. I turn to these statements for comfort and strength...

Truths for Parents with Broken Hearts – Part 2

by Tom and Dena Yohe | Mar 13, 2016 | what you can do

My last blog post covered the first 3 items on my list of truth statements for parents who are in pain. Their pain is the result of the behaviors, choices and struggles of their...

For Parents Who Feel Guilty

by Tom and Dena Yohe | Feb 7, 2016 | what you can do

Your child's in jail. They have an eating disorder. They cut and slash at their flesh, burn themselves and break bones. They're addicted to porn, sex, drugs or alcohol. They're...

Floods in Parenting

by Tom and Dena Yohe | Jan 10, 2016 | what you can do

Recently there's been flooding in several states across the country. You may know someone who's been affected. It might even be you. Over the holidays I received a text...

Where Can Hurting Parents Find Help?

by Tom and Dena Yohe | Jan 3, 2016 | what you can do

*This is a re-post of a blog I wrote a year ago. If you're a hurting parent who's been deeply wounded by your son or daughter's choices, behaviors and troubles you know how...

A Few Helpful Resources on Suicide for Families

by Tom and Dena Yohe | Sep 23, 2015 | Helpful Resources, what you can do

Are you a parent, grandparent - or some other family member - who's been impacted by the suicide of someone you loved? I wrote a three-part series on suicide discussing the...

Ideas to Help Hurting Parents Cope – 2 Part Series

by Tom and Dena Yohe | Jul 9, 2015 | what you can do

My daughter is an addict--in recovery. She struggles with self-injury, mainly cutting. She also lives with mental health issues and has been suicidal many times. We're not...

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