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When your child makes a heartbreaking decision, it’s easy to isolate yourself and silently carry the shame. But as Dr. Doug Weiss and his guest explain, isolation is the enemy of healing. Proverbs 18:1 warns us that separating ourselves leads to confusion—not clarity. In this video, they unpack how the journey of parenting a prodigal is filled with grief, denial, bargaining, and eventually—if we’re willing—acceptance. And that acceptance doesn’t mean agreement. It means finally releasing the burden that their actions are your fault.

If you’ve found yourself covering up your child’s actions at church, protecting their image while you wither in silence, you’re not alone. Many parents feel tempted to fake it in front of others, hoping the pain will go away. But healing begins when you step out of isolation and into community, especially a support group filled with people who get it. This isn’t about judgment; it’s about clarity, compassion, and truth. Defending a child who’s in the wrong only deepens the wound.

Dr. Weiss offers a new framework: you’re the soil, not the seed. Your child has free will, their own DNA, and the ability to choose righteousness or rebellion. This video doesn’t just offer perspective—it offers hope. If you're grieving a child who’s gone astray, watch this. It might be the shift you need to stop blaming yourself and start living in truth again. Healing is closer than you think, and you don’t have to walk through this alone.

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