by Prodigal Mom | Aug 13, 2026 | Adoption, Love & Forgiveness, Pain
Cristobal’s Story — During our third 72-hour psych hold, our youngest adopted son, Reginald, said of his bio-mom, “She didn’t love me; I’m unlovable.” My heart stutter-stopped. What a crushing tragedy to feel with certainty that you are unlovable. And thus...
by Prodigal Mom | Jul 8, 2026 | Family, Love & Forgiveness, Mental Health, Prodigals
At 4 AM, the sheriff banged on our front door. He told us our 15-year-old son had stolen and wrecked our car. Our sweet, red, C-class Mercedes. Totaled. On a Crown Vic. He totaled it – on a cop car in a high-speed chase. I loved that Mercedes. Obviously, a little too...
by Prodigal Mom | Jun 3, 2026 | Family, Love & Forgiveness, Prodigals
Some prodigals are way out there. You know what I mean. They jump out second-story windows and throw the air hockey table across the room. And wouldn’t you love to have a conversation with them when they aren’t stoned? Maybe they get arrested, rage at you, or don’t...
by Prodigal Mom | Sep 26, 2025 | self-care
Here’s a throwback to when our problems were simpler. I hope it brings you a smile and a chuckle. Some days, we just need to focus on self-care. Do things that make you smile and bring the sunshine into your hearts. Remember, it’s beautiful to be alive. You are...
by Prodigal Mom | Aug 25, 2025 | Family, Love & Forgiveness, Prodigals
Irene wronged her thirteen-year-old brother greatly. Everyone could see it. Should he have been screaming at her? Probably not, but I understood his feelings. Then, to my horror, our eighteen-year-old daughter wrapped her hands around his throat to strangle him. More...
