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Through The Hard - Parenting Teens in Crisis Navigating the emotions and uncertainty of parenting teens in crisis with honest conversations.

"It’s not our experiences that make us or break us. It’s our interpretation of and explanation for those experiences tha...
25/07/2024

"It’s not our experiences that make us or break us. It’s our interpretation of and explanation for those experiences that ultimately determines who we become. Your explanations are more important than your experiences." - Mark Batterson.

Search for the purpose in this pain. What does your pain require of you and your child? What is demanding you release in order to move forward? Pride? Control? Insecurity? Judgment?

Start by focusing some attention there.

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Sometimes the greatest strength we witness in ourselves is our ability to wait for our hearts to catch up to our minds.B...
23/07/2024

Sometimes the greatest strength we witness in ourselves is our ability to wait for our hearts to catch up to our minds.

Be patient with yourself and remember that nothing is wasted.

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Pause when you are thinking you caused this.Pause when you are thinking you can control this.Pause when you are thinking...
20/07/2024

Pause when you are thinking you caused this.
Pause when you are thinking you can control this.
Pause when you are thinking you can cure this.

The tighter we clutch to those ideas, the longer we remain chained to despair and heartache. Control is an illusion. It doesn't work.

Hope comes when we push pause on all the thoughts that try and convince us we hold the solution to all our child's problems in our hands.

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Through this process...You’ll examine your own judgments of others.You’ll have compassion for hurting parents in a way n...
18/07/2024

Through this process...
You’ll examine your own judgments of others.
You’ll have compassion for hurting parents in a way no one else understands.
You’ll meet some strong people who will inspire you to push through and your own strength will inspire others to do the same.
You’ll stand up when you get knocked down and you’ll claw and fight through it even when you are exhausted and it will never feel like winning until one day you look back and realize you won.
Maybe not because things turned out exactly as you hoped
but
because you had to love your child through a journey that would have been a lot harder without you and
YOU
showed
up.
And that's pretty bada$$.

The hardest things that you both are living and breathing today will one day be the most powerful part of your testimony.

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"My son is in trouble. It seems like none of my family or friends understand what that is like for me.  I feel like all ...
16/07/2024

"My son is in trouble. It seems like none of my family or friends understand what that is like for me. I feel like all day long I push my feelings aside because I have other kids that need me. I don't have the luxury of being able to vent, cry or show weakness."

These are the words one mom wrote when describing what it's like to have a child facing charges.

Friends, this is TOO heavy to carry alone. We need people who are safe enough to share our biggest fears with and who celebrate and understand the beauty behind each small success. We need coffee dates and support groups and text messages where it's safe to feel everything we are feeling. We need people around us who "get it."

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Yesterday a friend sent me a picture of her drink from a local coffee shop. She had stopped there to buy her child a dri...
13/07/2024

Yesterday a friend sent me a picture of her drink from a local coffee shop. She had stopped there to buy her child a drink as a special treat on a day he was doing testing at school. A barista had written these words on the clear lid in sharpie, " Good luck! You got this ❤️".

Upon seeing the cup, she was moved to tears. That small gesture of being seen and cared for was simple yet profound. To quote her, "The smallest acts of kindness can mean so much."

Be kind. It makes all the difference.

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We see you, friend.We are parents who learn to stand together. We pick each other up on the hard days. We remind each ot...
11/07/2024

We see you, friend.

We are parents who learn to stand together.
We pick each other up on the hard days.
We remind each other about what this fight is for and the cost that is involved.
We face our challenges with courage, and we learn that shame and isolation are driven out when we are brave enough to share the parts of us that are broken.
We will not permit our children to believe that they ARE their mistakes.

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In trauma, denial is not a refusal to see the truth; instead, it’s an inability to process the truth.  It’s like a force...
09/07/2024

In trauma, denial is not a refusal to see the truth; instead, it’s an inability to process the truth. It’s like a forced time-out.

Before we reach out, our body and brain need time to shift beyond the initial state of denial. For some people, this shift happens quickly, and for others, it just takes time. Everyone is different, and our past experiences usually influence how quickly we can move into the next stage.

Read more in our blog below 👇

https://pathwaystohopenetwork.org/2021/01/17/healing-begins-with-talking-❤/

When our teen throws us a curveball, we can choose to sit in the pain, discomfort and grief of our "plan A," or we can P...
06/07/2024

When our teen throws us a curveball, we can choose to sit in the pain, discomfort and grief of our "plan A," or we can PIVOT (Think Ross on Friends😆) until we find our way to our "plan B".

This season in your life is about how you handle Plan B.

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Helping moms navigate the emotions and uncertainty of parenting a teenager facing criminal charges and getting them on their path to healing.

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Consistency is key to learning anything new. You are learning a new way of doing things—a new skill set. As you grow in ...
04/07/2024

Consistency is key to learning anything new. You are learning a new way of doing things—a new skill set. As you grow in your awareness, try to practice being consistent in your actions and responses. The more consistent you are, the more you rewire those neuropathways so that eventually, new responses become automatic and old responses a thing of the past.

Consistency leads to habits.
Habits form the action we take.
Actions lead to success.

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Trying to navigate the juvenile justice system while parenting other children can feel overwhelming. In real-time, you a...
02/07/2024

Trying to navigate the juvenile justice system while parenting other children can feel overwhelming. In real-time, you are learning the legal system, navigating your own emotions, disciplining, and everyone in your house still needs to eat, the laundry still gets dirty, and you feel like you have NOTHING left at the end of the day.

It’s ok to ask others for help. Plan a playdate. Ask a relative or trusted friend to watch the kids for an hour or two. Refusing to ask for help is also refusing someone the chance to be helpful.

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Guess what? Yup, its a journal day.Stop scrolling just for a minute. Take a deep breath. Grab a pen and a piece of paper...
29/06/2024

Guess what? Yup, its a journal day.

Stop scrolling just for a minute. Take a deep breath. Grab a pen and a piece of paper and write down all the way you and your child are similar.
Maybe you both are afraid of rejection. Maybe you're both stubborn. Maybe you both get your energy from being around others or retreating into your own quiet space. Maybe right now, it's hard to see the similarities but you know you both love tacos 🌮🌮
Spend five minutes thinking about what those things are and write them down. Then spend the next week connecting with them over one, just one, of them.

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Does it feel like your child is pulling away? 🤔 While our kids are dealing with the consequences of some not-so-great de...
27/06/2024

Does it feel like your child is pulling away? 🤔

While our kids are dealing with the consequences of some not-so-great decisions, it can be challenging to get them to talk about what they are feeling.

Try not to take it personally. Your child may be shutting down because they genuinely don't know what they are feeling. Emotional intelligence takes a little longer in some kids than in others. Especially if they're not someone who has typically expressed their feelings, it's also possible that they may be unsure or afraid of your response, and they are worried about making things worse.

Sometimes "talking" via text messaging or email is a little easier for teens who struggle communicating. Having time to formulate their words and thoughts without interruption or pressure seems to help them get their feelings out a little easier. Give it a try and let me know what you think.

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"When does the healing begin?" I hear this question from parents all the time. "When will it end?""When will this pain s...
25/06/2024

"When does the healing begin?" I hear this question from parents all the time.

"When will it end?"
"When will this pain stop?"

I love this quote from on IG. She perfectly captures what healing is and is not.

There is no magic moment when all the pain disappears. When all the wrongs feel right. When all the trust is restored. Healing is an invisible process that involves learning to show up in our pain, accepting the things we can't change, learning how to soothe our hurts, recognizing what we can control and what we can't. Healing feels more like growing, and its only es**rt in is time.

Community and Connection are powerful tools in the healing process. You were not meant to navigate this alone.

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Friend,Your path through this journey this season runs parallel to but IS SEPARATE FROM your child's path.💙You have your...
22/06/2024

Friend,

Your path through this journey this season runs parallel to but IS SEPARATE FROM your child's path.
💙
You have your own lessons you need to learn.
💙
Your own healing which will need to occur.
💙
Your own struggle with power and control.
💙
And....all of that needs to be acknowledged before healing can begin.

We are Stronger💙Together.

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Helping navigate the emotions and uncertainty of parenting a teenager facing criminal charges and getting you on your path to healing.

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🙄 Hey...don't roll your eyes  Self-care is really important during this time. If we can't find a way to pour back into o...
20/06/2024

🙄 Hey...don't roll your eyes

Self-care is really important during this time. If we can't find a way to pour back into ourselves, we'll eventually hit a wall.

Small steps towards self-love can go a long way. Over the next couple of days, we'll be sharing posts with some great ideas to get you started.

How do you practice self-compassion? Drop it in the comments below.

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What will you pursue in the middle of this mess that might somehow justify all your suffering?In this episode, we are op...
18/06/2024

What will you pursue in the middle of this mess that might somehow justify all your suffering?
In this episode, we are opening our eyes to one of the biggest struggles we experience as parents of teenagers or young adults in crisis.

Whether we are dealing with teen behavior issues, addiction, failing grades in high school, manipulation, or isolation, there is a heaviness that creeps in around us with no intention of leaving anytime soon. 😖😖

Listen to this episode of Parenting Teens Through the Hard on our website, your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking the link below:
https://share.transistor.fm/s/03d47de4

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15/06/2024

DID YOU KNOW.....there are 4 four stages we go through as we learn to parent a teen in crisis?

These stages take us through the learning curve we face as we develop the skills needed in order to feel more confident in our parenting abilities.

Learn more about stage 1 of learning how to parent a teen in crisis by clicking on the link below or FIND US on your FAVORITE podcast platform

https://share.transistor.fm/s/5ce23398

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Helping navigate the emotions and uncertainty of parenting a teenager facing criminal charges and getting you on your path to healing.

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There's been a lot of changes lately, haven't there? Nothing seems to be what it used to be. Times like these can be stressful.
When life brings us stress we are usually pretty good about learning to pivot and move through the discomfort until we find our stride again. However, there are other times when we are not able to simply pivot and redirect. These times are more complicated than just adjusting our schedules or learning a new routine.
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DID YOU KNOW.....There are 4 four stages we go through as we learn to parent a teen in crisis?
These stages take us through the learning curve we face as we develop the skills needed in order to feel more confident in our parenting abilities.
Learn more about stage 1 of learning how to parent a teen in crisis by clicking on the link below or FIND US on your FAVORITE podcast platform
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Today I challenge you to look over the lists below for some awareness. 💙  When loving and protecting our children crosse...
13/06/2024

Today I challenge you to look over the lists below for some awareness. 💙

When loving and protecting our children crosses over into overparenting, it often results in things we really don't want for them. Such as our child doubting their own ability to figure challenges out and questioning whether they’re even equipped to manage their own life. Consistently overstepping can lead to raising children who grow up feeling like victims in their own lives.

I know it's not easy because we love our children so profoundly, and our instinct is to protect them at all costs. But, we must resist the urge to be over-involved in our children's lives if we want our children to trust their ability to overcome the challenges they face in life, even if or especially if those challenges are consequences of their actions.

We are Stronger💙Together.

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Helplessness and Hopelessness are BIG emotions families with children in the Juvenile court system experience. Once our ...
11/06/2024

Helplessness and Hopelessness are BIG emotions families with children in the Juvenile court system experience. Once our child enters the system, we struggle with very little control over what happens next. It seems there is little we can do besides offering our support, and even that can present its challenges.

But friend, it doesn't have to be that way. When we intentionally shift our focus on the things we do have power over instead of craving control over what we don't, it slowly changes our family dynamic, and we begin to see signs of hope.

You were not meant to go through this alone. We are Stronger💙Together.

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It's what we do, mama.Loved this reminder by Girl, I've Got You with CASSIEGS 💙 find her on Facebook.We are Stronger💙Tog...
08/06/2024

It's what we do, mama.

Loved this reminder by Girl, I've Got You with CASSIEGS 💙 find her on Facebook.

We are Stronger💙Together.

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Helping navigate the emotions and uncertainty of parenting a teenager facing criminal charges and getting you on your path to healing.

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Your opportunity to serve others below...In her blog, Your Failures Don't Define You, Dr. Margie Warrell said, "If you s...
06/06/2024

Your opportunity to serve others below...

In her blog, Your Failures Don't Define You, Dr. Margie Warrell said,
"If you study history, you will find that all stories of great success are also stories of great triumph over adversity. But often we overlook the setbacks and only see the end success. We think the person got lucky: “He/she must have been at the right place at the right time.” Or maybe they were just really smart. Or talented. Or well connected. But that’s all bunk. While it may have been a little bit of each, what ultimately led to their success was their refusal to allow their setbacks and failures to define them."

This is not the end of the story.

What's one thing you can do today to speak this truth over your child's life? Serve others by dropping your ideas in the comments below.👇👇

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Today, I will live today.Yesterday has passed.Tomorrow is not yet. I'm left with today.So, today, I will live today.Reli...
04/06/2024

Today, I will live today.
Yesterday has passed.
Tomorrow is not yet.
I'm left with today.
So, today, I will live today.
Relive yesterday? No.
I will learn from it.
I will seek mercy for it.
I will take joy in it.
But I won't live in it.
The sun has set on yesterday.
The sun has yet to rise on tomorrow.
Worry about the future? To what gain?
It deserves a glance, nothing more.
I can't change tomorrow until tomorrow.
Today, I will live today.
I will face today's challenges with today's strengths.
I will dance today's waltz with today's music.
I will celebrate today's opportunities with today's hope.
Today.

-Max Lucado

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Today you are facing challenges you never thought you'd face. Your mind is occupied by all the what if's and it seems li...
01/06/2024

Today you are facing challenges you never thought you'd face. Your mind is occupied by all the what if's and it seems like overprotection mode is set on high as your brain becomes hyperfocused on your child and what they are are or aren't doing.

Handling life in a new way means creating a new "normal" but with all our senses are on high alert, creating a new normal can be challenging. Don't lose yourself in this process.

Here are 2 things you can do if you feel stuck:

1. Acknowledge that things have changed. "Things have changed. I never imagined that we would experience our child facing criminal charges but life is not perfect. We are strong enough to get through this." When we fight against the changes that are happening in our lives it holds us back. We are not able to move forward and adapt because we remain in a state of frustration.
2. Get Support. Leaning on others for moral support helps us feel more grounded. Talking to others can bring a change of perspective and help you get out of your head when you can't seem to get unstuck.

We are Stronger💙Together.

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Self-doubt is a normal byproduct of grief and trauma. Whether complex or straightforward, decisions can feel challenging...
30/05/2024

Self-doubt is a normal byproduct of grief and trauma.

Whether complex or straightforward, decisions can feel challenging, and you may even find yourself second-guessing your ability to parent through this season. Deciding on the next best move often becomes a source of anxiety for parents, and we often feel the need to seek reassurance or validation from those around us. It's ok not to have all the answers.

Talk with someone who has been down the road you are traveling can help. If you would like support, reach out today. You were not meant to walk through this alone.

We are Stronger💙Together.

Serving parents with children in the juvenile court system by offering support, resources, and community.

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