Their world is louder, harsher, and more relentless than we remember. And while they may push back against authority, they still crave connection—on their terms, in their time.
Storming in rarely brings clarity.
A Message to Other Parents
If you’re reading this because you’re worried about your own teenager—because the doors are closing more often, the answers are getting shorter, and the distance feels wider—I see you.
Your fear comes from love.
But sometimes, love needs to look less like protection and more like presence.
Knock.
Sit.
Listen.
You might not find what you expect.
