The Cry as a Parent… and the Love Your Teen Is Desperate For

There’s a silent tug-of-war happening in so many homes.Parents are crying out—sometimes in tears, sometimes in frustration, and sometimes in sheer exhaustion—just wanting to love their child the right way.And teens? They’re crying too.Not always out loud.Sometimes in silence.Sometimes behind a slammed door.Sometimes in risky choices or distant eyes.But it’s a cry all the same.

That space between the two—that heartbreaking disconnect—is exactly what “The Cry as a Parent and the Love I Need as a Teen” was written to bridge.

💔 The Parent’s Cry

You’re trying your best.You’re showing up, sacrificing, praying, correcting, protecting.But sometimes it feels like nothing gets through.You worry, “Am I failing? Am I doing too much? Not enough?”And when your child pulls away, it feels like rejection… like you’re losing them.

You're not alone.You're not a bad parent.You're simply standing in the tension between love and misunderstanding.

💬 The Teen’s Need

Your teen may not have the words for it.They may not say “I need you.”But in their confusion, their pushback, their quiet moments—they are still looking for you.

They’re longing for:

• Safety – to know they can fail and still be loved.

• Consistency – even when they act like they don’t care.

• Connection – not just correction.

• Understanding – not just advice.

What they need most isn't perfection from you—it's presence.

🌉 Building the Bridge

In this blog post, I share real stories and reflections from “The Cry as a Parent and the Love I Need as a Teen”, offering a safe place for you to pause, breathe, and rediscover the heart of your child.

Together, we explore:

• How to recognize when your teen is silently crying for help

• The difference between discipline and disconnection

• What love sounds like to a teenager today

• How to open a conversation when they’ve shut down

There’s no one-size-fits-all formula.But there is hope.There is a path back to each other.

💌 This Is for You

If you’re a parent who’s ever said:

• “I just want them to know how much I love them.”

• “I don’t want them to make the same mistakes I did.”

• “I feel like I’m losing my child and I don’t know what to do.”

… then this book and blog are for you.

Let’s cry together. Let’s listen deeper. Let’s learn to love each other better, even in the mess.

Don’t forget to pick up your copy of “The Cry as a Parent and the Love I Need as a Teen.” Because healing begins where understanding begins.And love still speaks—even when it feels unheard.