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Aug 2024
21m 14s

Teen Stories: Shielded by Anger

MARK GREGSTON
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If you've ever dealt with an angry teen, you probably know there are layers behind that anger they don't want to talk about. A lot of hurt kids use anger as a shield for their pain. In today's show, Mark talks with two young ladies from Heartlight, including Amber, who opens up about her struggles with her temper. Her anger stems from her adoption story and the loss of significant people in her life, but today, she's working on healing those wounds. Listen in now!

Is your teen struggling right now? Learn more about the Heartlight residential program at heartlightministries.org

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 parentingtodayteens.org.



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