I’m thankful for the hard times my family went through. Trials create fear, but they can lead to transformation and hope. Those painful experiences gave me a special connection with parents of teenagers who are struggling. Because I’ve been there. I understand the weight of their desperation, and I’m uplifted by their love, faith, and commitment.
Across Alabama, and particularly in Birmingham’s underserved communities, there is a growing crisis among disadvantaged youth.
Terrell is a nice-looking 15-year-old with a glint in his eye and a quick wit. He comes across as sharp and interesting as he talks about his ideas and dreams. But that first impression is the tip of an iceberg that is much different beneath the surface.
What part of your life do you worry about? That brings sadness? Or makes you feel frustrated, lonely, or hopeless? Which of your numbing-to-escape habits makes life worse rather than better? What negative thoughts haunt you at night?
Is it okay to drink alcohol? Yes, it is okay. As long as you read the rest of this article and thoughtfully consider all it says.
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Sometimes the best way to be there for others and serve as an example is by being real about our own life even as we work to improve it. And by recognizing that to be the best mentor, friend, spouse, parent, or grandparent we can be, we need to be the best person we can be.
We all feel blue at times. Occasionally, we may be sad for quite a while, especially when everything around us seems to be going wrong. Being depressed is more than that.
Do you want to better relieve your stress? We live in stressful times, and the data proves what many of us feel every day.
The world–and our ego–urges us to take control of everything in our lives. Sometimes, though, the best thing is to let it go.