Supporting Adoption in the Church
We must support adoption in the church. I have been adopted. And I have done a lot of adopting. I adopted the ministry style of my Pastor whom I admired so greatly. I adopted the mannerism of my first...
View ArticleHow to Parent Children with Bipolar Disorder
Parenting a child with bipolar disorder is an experience as unpredictable as the mental illness itself. Does it seem like an ever-evolving situation? It may seem when you’ve learned what to do with...
View ArticleHow to Cope with Your Child’s Suicide
On December 20, Deneen and Roy received news no parents ever wanted to hear. Their 23‐year‐old son, Mills, had taken his own life. After they heard the devastating news, they were forced to face the...
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Mothers and Fatigue
Fatigue can be a problem for mothers — not just those with infants. The demands of motherhood may leave you with little time for yourself, including time to rest. As a mother, it is important to think...
View ArticleSurviving a Child’s Suicide
Loss of a child to suicide is devastating. Each moment after discovering your child has passed away leaves you wondering how you will survive a child’s suicide. Even though six years have passed, I...
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Coping With Christmas After Losing a Child
Facing the holidays after the loss of a child can feel insurmountable. Coping with Christmas, or any event for that matter, where being happy is expected–adds an extra layer of grief. So how do you...
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Helping Someone Deal with Grief
We all experience grief and struggle with it—and we all find ourselves supporting others who are grieving. Helping someone deal with grief brings its own challenges—and blessings. When someone we care...
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What Can You Do to Safeguard Your Teen from Suicide?
I no longer remember where my husband and two younger kids were when I chatted with my freshman daughter. But now, with hindsight about teen suicide slightly closer to 20/20, I may never forget our...
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How to Help Your Adult Child Cope with Grief
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes As a parent, watching our kids suffer is one of the hardest things to endure. That truth never changes, even when our children become adults. One of the most...
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