What happens when your child grows up and begins to walk a different path than the one you hoped for?
In this deeply honest and needed conversation, we sit down with Lori Ross to talk about the reality of parenting prodigals—especially adult children. It’s a journey marked by love, grief, questions, and often… silence. Because the truth is, there aren’t many spaces where parents can openly talk about this season without shame or fear of being misunderstood.
Together, we explore the weight parents carry:
– The fear of “what if I got it wrong?”
– The tension between setting boundaries and staying connected
– The challenge of trusting God when the story feels unfinished
– And the deep longing to see their child return
Lori brings both compassion and clarity as we unpack what it looks like to stay grounded in faith, love well without enabling, and hold onto hope—even when things feel uncertain.
If you’re walking this road, or love someone who is, this episode offers encouragement, perspective, and a reminder that you are not alone.
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