Teen Stories: Behind a Happy Face
Parenting Today's Teens
05/02/23
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It's not uncommon for hurting teens to develop methods of masking their pain from others — which means that even the happiest and bubbliest kids may be hiding how they really feel. In this episode, Mark Gregston talks to some Heartlight teens, including a young lady who was often all smiles, but behind the scenes, she was self-harming. Don't miss these insightful interviews!
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