Teen Stories: From Rock Bottom to Redemption
Parenting Today's Teens
06/18/24
•21m
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Many of the teens at Heartlight arrive after hitting the lowest point in their lives — but it's only at that point when they accept that something needs to change. In today's show, Mark sits down with two older teens who've struggled through trauma, addiction and being arrested before coming to the boarding school. Molly recounts her childhood marred by family dysfunction and personal battles with eating disorders, self-harm and substance abuse. She also shares the turning points that led her to embrace a path of recovery. Check it out!
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Parenting Today's Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
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