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...
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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....
Parenting Storms: 4 Key Truths to Help Us Cope
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Jan 17, 2022 | what you can do
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...
A Hurting Parent’s Christmas Wish List
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Dec 13, 2021 | holidays
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...
How to Navigate Through a Parenting Nightmare
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Nov 29, 2021 | what you can do
This is the testimony of a mom who has been part of a Hope for Hurting Parents support group for the last 5 years. She wanted to share her story to give you hope for yours. "I’m...
Learning to Love Well from the Mother of a Prodigal Son, Part 1
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Nov 8, 2021 | what you can do
This is part 1 of a 2-part interview with Pam Jones Lanhart, the mom of an adult son who struggled with drug abuse. She's the director of Thrive! Family Support and author of...
Suicide: The Ultimate Family Secret
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Nov 1, 2021 | what you can do
What impacts countless lives worldwide every day sending out waves of pain and suffering? Suicide, the ultimate family secret. Suicide devastates families, breaks hearts, and...
Dear Hurting Parent, I Wish You Enough
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Oct 25, 2021 | who you can be
I did not write this story. Someone sent it to me many years ago, but I don't know the source. Because of the impact on me, I saved it. Now I'm compelled to share the story once...
A Father’s First Year After His Son’s Suicide
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Sep 30, 2021 | what you can do
Today's blog is from the archives. The author is a former guest blogger, Nick Watts, a father whose son died by suicide five years ago. With beautiful authenticity, he shares...
7 Lies of Suicide: A 14 year-old’s Goodbye Letter
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Sep 6, 2021 | 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 else who has been impacted by suicide. My daughter...