Brokenhearted parents have been on my mind as Easter Sunday draws near. Is this you? You're depleted and hopeless. Things have gotten worse. You haven’t seen any change at all....
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Hope Hooks for Parents Who’ve Lost Hope
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Apr 7, 2014 | what you can do
Today we are pleased to share the writings of a mom who has been on a difficult parenting journey like many of us. Her son is a recovering drug addict. She has become a dear...
A Source of Help for Parents in Pain
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Mar 28, 2014 | what you can do
Are you a parent in pain? Have the destructive choices and behaviors of your son or daughter left you an emotional wreck? Is their struggle with mental illness pushing you to the...
A Parent’s Letter to Their Daughter’s Rapist
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Feb 6, 2014 | what you can do
She said "NO." But you didn't listen. You selfish, egotistical punk. You took advantage of an intoxicated girl. Like a lion in wait for its prey. Evil personified, a ravenous...
A Mother’s Message to Governor Creigh Deeds
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Feb 2, 2014 | what you can do
Governor Deeds, I want to tell you I am so sorry about the tragedy you experienced. My heart aches for you. I cannot imagine your pain. As the mother of an adult daughter who...
When Love is A Four Letter Word for a Parent
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Jan 7, 2014 | what you can do
I am the mother of a twenty-seven year old daughter who has struggled for years with a drug and alcohol addiction, cutting, brain disorders (bipolar and more) and suicidal...
A Special Message to Paris Jackson’s Family
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Jun 6, 2013 | what you can do
The media is reporting that Paris Jackson cut herself and made a suicide attempt last night. Cutting is a hot topic. Are you a parent who has experienced this? Have you been...
Holidays are Hard for Hurting Parents
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Nov 8, 2012 | what you can do
The holidays can be so hard for hurting parents whose children are ruining their lives with drugs or alcohol, are suffering from mental illness, are involved in self-harm, have...
Suicide Survivor shares story, gives hope
by Tom and Dena Yohe | Oct 11, 2012 | what you can do
This is the story of a suicide survivor. I watched it the other night and it was so moving. I just had to share it. It gave me a lot of hope....
Parents in Pain Need to Forgive
by Tom and Dena Yohe | May 21, 2012 | Uncategorized, what you can do
Forgiveness. For parents walking the path of having a difficult child this is part of the journey. If your child is causing you a lot of heartache and pain forgiveness doesn't...