Tag: communication
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How I’m Parenting with PTSD, Finding Freedom
When I first told my sisters at church about my lifelong struggle with suicidal thoughts, I cried like I had never cried before. But I found that another sister understood me. She had walked along the same road I had. When I was very young, I looked out my window and asked God to take…
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Talk with your children: uncomfortable topics
Your child comes to you with an uncomfortable conversation. What do you do? This topic is a tough one because as parents we are our child’s first resource and sometimes their questions and concerns could be about topics we struggle talking about – politics, race, LGBT people, anxiety, etc. Here’s how I respond to these…