“A Prayer for the Parents of Teens”

The door slams. Once again, he’s gone out without saying goodbye, or letting me know where he’s going. But I’ve had years of practice dealing with this.  I finally know not to take it personally. He’s 17 years old, in his own world, making a brave attempt to become a grown man and find a place where he fits.

Where Did My Child Go?

But sometimes my heart still hurts, and all I see is my boy, my son, the one who used to hang onto me, playful and fun. The one who endlessly told me how much he loved me.  Now he doesn’t want me to touch him. When I smile at him and say hi,  he usually glares back in silence.

I’ve found that if I connect to God and Sacred Light, and look deeply into my own heart, I know that everything is okay. This man/boy who was once my little guy, still has the same sweet heart inside him; the same beautiful soul as always. So I ask God to help. I turn my boy over to the Greatest Parent of the Universe and say “You take him. You hold him and keep him safe. Help him to love himself and know that everything within him will eventually settle and he’ll be at peace again.”

If you too are raising a teen, my “Prayer for the Parents of Teens“ can help. You can find it here in the website store. You can download it and play it on your computer, in your car, and anytime you feel the need for additional support from God to give you the strength and clarity for this difficult stage of parenting.

Blessings and Light,

Anita