Rest in Peace Poppy
Last night I unfortunately saw our neighbors dog maul to death our loveable cat Popcorn. I was helpless as I screamed and the owner did not help in the situation out of fear from his own dog. We laid her to rest late last night. I am still in tears and am praying for God’s…
Read MoreWhen Parents Dreams Turn into Disappointments
As parents we can often be disappointed by our teen’s actions. There will be victories but there will be disappointments too. I have reblogged this very honest and straightforward personal story from a parent who has experienced this. Maybe you will find yourself in the same position wondering if you are alone. These parents are…
Read MoreLetters to God on a Prodigal Son – Overcoming Addiction Through Prayer
I came across this book at a writer’s conference and am encouraging parents who have an adult or teen struggling with addiction to please consider purchasing. Anita Estes tells her true story and journey through a parent’s view of her adult child’s addiction. It is in the form of a journal which is packed with…
Read MoreThe Hole of Abandonment
Having so many losses in a child’s life naturally alters their teenage years into adulthood. The need for love is so traumatic that it doesn’t matter the cost involved in getting that love even if it means deceiving themselves. Teens will crave attention, find themselves involved in addictive patterns, and create problems that can become…
Read MoreCameron Russell (Model) Speaks Truth About Body Image
Every girl would love to be a model. A dream come true to many. However, there is a lie behind those pictures that young girls don’t know. Body issues are distorted today like never before among pre-teen/teen girls. We need to teach them about the true image of ourselves – a beauty made by God.…
Read MoreWeb companies under pressure to suppress rising tide of self-harm imagery by Jonathan Owen (The Independent)
As young as 10 years old are learning how to self-harm by do it yourself advice. Is this what we want our children and teens exposed to? Please take the time and read this important blog post from my friend blogger More Than Skip Deep.
Read MoreWhere is Help if Your Child Struggles Like Robin Williams Did?
Great information to help your teen who is in crisis.
Read MoreWhy Setting Aladdin Free is Wrong
I have been really shocked and appalled at the media and Hollywood for making statements such as “Aladdin, you are now free!” after the death of Robin Williams. This statement sends a very wrong message to our struggling teens who are in crisis. When in despair, such wording as this gives them permission to kill…
Read MoreWhat Can Make the Difference for Parents with Troubled Children?
As parents, we are truly not alone when it comes to the suffering and pain that our children go through and how it affects us. This reblog shares those thoughts and how can we really find comfort during those difficult times.
Read MoreThe Identity Hunt
Many teens that are adopted or fostered have a huge sense of loss. This loss is a springboard to many other complex issues such as an identity crisis. Not knowing where they originated from, as in cases where a child was left abandoned, leaves a teen with emotions and thoughts of being outcast and unwanted.…
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