I share  with you excerpts and some paraphrasing of what Joseph Grenny believes is causing most of the despair among parents with children who have strayed.  (From an article in the Meridian Magazine, July 7, 2022.  Link below). Not only from their faith, but also from coping with the challenges of life in a healthy way.  He gets his insights from Jacob 4 and 5 in the Book of Mormon.  Even if you are not a member of this faith, I think you will find his words very comforting and hopeful.  I quote him:  "Most of the epidemic of family despair in the Church today is optional....Satan entices us to satisfy our immediate hunger for resolution by surrendering either our beliefs or our optimism".  Listen to my insights and personal stories on this podcast.  I would encourage you to read Jacob 4 and 5 in the Book of Mormon; then read the article below."Jacob's Answer to Parental Despair:  The Olive Tree and the Antichrist", Joseph GrennyIf you enjoyed this podcast and want to start finding out how to work with me, go to the following resources:Go to bonnielyman.com to:*Book a 60 minute consult with me;  click HERE*Sign up for my weekly email:  click HERE*Receive my free resource,  Three Steps To Being Yourself In Your Relationships With Adult Children.        NEW RESOURCE!Email address:  bonnie@bonnielyman.comHave you received my new resource "3 Steps To Be Yourself Around Your Adult Children?" Click HERE to receive it. You'll be amazed what life offers you when you take back the power to be yourself around everyone.Have you ever considered 1:1 coaching? To get started, book a call with me to find out how coaching can help you. I offer an 8 week coaching program where I help you practice seeing things from a perspective and thinking new thoughts that result in you living a more peaceful life with your adult children. Go to bonnielyman.com (click here) to book a call.