This Thursday is Thanksgiving, the official start of the holiday season, but many people aren't looking forward to this time of year. Are you one of them? For parents whose...
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Prayer Can Make the Difference for Struggling Parents
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Nov 7, 2022 | what you can do
In my life prayer has made all the difference. My prayers are to the God of the Bible, the creator of heaven and earth who raised Jesus from the dead. You see, I have an adult...
Beauty from the Ashes of Parenting a Self-Destructive Daughter
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Oct 24, 2022 | hope
My life felt like ashes. Would ever be able to laugh or smile again? The ashes were from my experiences as the mom of a troubled daughter. My daughter, Renee, kept me in constant...
A Father’s First Year After His Son’s Suicide
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Oct 3, 2022 | what you can do
Today's post is one I share every year. The author is one of my guest bloggers, Nick Watts, a father whose son died by suicide six years ago. With beautiful authenticity, Nick...
The Hurricanes of Parenting
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Sep 30, 2022 | what you can do
We live in Orlando. We experienced hurricane Ian this week. Thankfully, we had minimal damage. The worst has passed us now. After going through a previous hurricane I noticed a...
13 Reasons Why Not: An Open Letter to A Friend Who Died by Suicide
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Sep 26, 2022 | what you can do
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...
7 Lies of Suicide: A 14 year-old’s Goodbye Letter
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Sep 8, 2022 | what you can do
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....
Encouragement for Hurting Parents
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Jul 11, 2022 | what you can do
Today’s blog post is a collection of quotes from my book, You Are Not Alone: Hope for Hurting Parents of Troubled Kids. I've been a hurting parent in great need of encouragement....
A Story of Hope for Parents in Pain
by Tom and Dena Yohe | May 2, 2022 | hope
When parents in pain center their attention on their problems, they lose their focus...and their hope. When we're consumed with fear and what-ifs, it's an indicator we don't...
When Homosexuality Hits Home: One Mom’s Story Part 2
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Feb 21, 2022 | what you can do
Many parents today find themselves with a child who is confused about their sexual identity. Homosexuality has hit home. Unprepared and unsure of how to respond these parents...
When Homosexuality Hits Home: One Mom’s Story Part 1
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Feb 7, 2022 | what you can do
Many parents today find themselves with a child who is confused about their sexual identity. Homosexuality has hit home. Unprepared and unsure of how to respond these parents...
A Brokenhearted Parent’s Story: 4 Revelations
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Jan 24, 2022 | who you can be
I hope you find encouragement from this brokenhearted parent's story and the 4 revelations that helped change her life. Our stories may be different but our pain is the same....