Archive for July 2023

When we have an ill child, it’s natural as a parent to want to take away their pain.  Whether they are suffering from mental illness, addiction, or any other health issue.  After all, they are near and dear to our heart. You may even be one to feel their pain.  I hear you, as this…

If you are struggling to enjoy the calmer times with your teen or adult child with mental illness or addiction and really connect with them, it could be because you are not truly present with them. What I mean is, instead of enjoying the moment, you are thinking thoughts unrelated to your current experience.  This…

If you have a family member suffering with mental illness or addiction, check out this podcast hosted by Tina Ginn where I share my journey with my oldest son’s battle with mental illnesses and addiction before he passed away. As a parent, it’s life changing and heartbreaking when your child has a serious mental illness…

How you view yourself as a parent has a direct impact on your self acceptance and ultimately your joy and peace in life.  What are your beliefs about yourself as a parent?  If you are putting yourself down because you feel your teen or adult child’s mental illness or addiction somehow makes you not a…