Teen Stories: Breaking Cycles
Parenting Today's Teens
07/23/24
•24m
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Substance use and other poor choices are often hiding deeper issues in our teens — it's important to make sure your child knows your listening ear is always available. In today's show, Mark sits down with two more Heartlight teens, including Tyler, who shares his experience growing up with his grandparents after facing challenges due to his parents' struggles with substance abuse. He opens up about his early exposure to drugs, the impact it had on his life and how he's grown at Heartlight. Check it out!
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