Patricia Tan

8/16/2026 • 가족

Navigating Family Challenges Together

There’s so much on my heart right now, and I could really use your prayers. My husband and I have been at each other’s throats lately — maybe it’s the strain of juggling the kids and his long work hours, but honestly, it feels like we’re just not connecting anymore. Our oldest, who’s 15, is becoming a challenge too. She’s dealing with typical teenage stuff and sometimes lashes out at us, making it hard to keep the peace in our home. I worry that we’re not giving her the support she needs while also figuring out how to handle everything. To top it off, I’ve been balancing my elderly parents’ needs along with our responsibilities at home. My dad has been having health issues lately, and it’s been really stressful managing his appointments and, on some days, just keeping him company. I feel stretched so thin, and I know I’m slipping in my roles, just trying to be everything for everyone without much support or time for myself. I’d love for you to pray for healing in our marriage and unity in our family. That we can communicate better and show grace during these tough moments. Please pray my dad finds some relief from his pain, and we can figure out how to work together as a family to support each other. I know this sounds like a lot, but I trust that your prayers can make a difference.