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Adoption - Dancing with a Porcupine: Parenting wounded children without losing your self

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Book Synopsis: Parenting is hard. So what do you do when you’re parenting a child who has experienced trauma or has extra challenges? You often feel alone and inadequate. You want so much to help your child, but you are at the end of your own rope. You feel guilty that sometimes you want to just quit.What can you do — how can you make it through the day — how can you help your child while also taking care of yourself? Maybe someone you love is parenting a traumatized child. Or perhaps you are a social worker, counselor, or other professional who sees families like these every day. You want to know how to better help them.In Dancing with a Porcupine, Jennie Owens shares with humor and raw honesty the compelling story of her struggle to save her own life while caring for three children she and her husband adopted from foster care. How could she stay loving, giving, and forgiving in the midst of a daily battle with children acting out the rage, resentment, and pain of their own traumatic pasts? When faith, endurance, and creativity are not enough, what’s next?Jennie's children, who are now adults, have bravely chosen to have their stories told in the hopes that it can help other children who've experienced trauma. To quote Parker, one of the Owens' children, "I want my story to be told if it will help other kids." Read more

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Parenting is already a tough job, but when you're raising a child who has experienced trauma or faces extra challenges, the journey can feel overwhelming. That's where "Dancing with a Porcupine" comes in. Gain valuable insight and practical tips to navigate the unique challenges of parenting wounded children without losing yourself in the process. Let Jennie Owens guide you through her own experiences with humor and raw honesty, showing you that you are not alone in this journey.

Whether you're a parent grappling with feelings of guilt and inadequacy, or a professional working with families in similar situations, this book offers a beacon of hope. Discover how to help your child heal while also prioritizing your own well-being. Through faith, endurance, and creativity, learn how to overcome the daily battle and emerge stronger and more resilient than ever before.

With real stories from Jennie's own family, including courageous narratives from her adopted children, "Dancing with a Porcupine" sheds light on the transformative power of love, forgiveness, and perseverance. Let their stories inspire you to make a difference in the lives of traumatized children, just like Parker, who wishes for their story to help other kids find healing and hope.

Don't wait any longer to embark on this empowering journey of understanding, compassion, and growth. Order your copy of "Dancing with a Porcupine" today and start making a positive impact on the lives of children who need it most.

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