Teen Stories: How Far We've Come
Parenting Today's Teens
06/13/23
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When teens first arrive at Heartlight, many of them struggle with anger, frustration or take the "fake it 'til you make it" approach to the program. But as time passes, these same kids begin to learn valuable things about themselves and find healing they never knew they needed. In this episode, Mark chats with two young ladies who both appeared on the show before when they first got to the boarding school. Tune in to hear them reflect on how Heartlight has changed their lives — so far!
Is Heartlight the right option for your struggling teen? Learn more today at heartlightministries.org
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