Episode

Teen Stories: Alone in a Crowd

Podcast
Parenting Today's Teens
Published
Jun 2, 2026
Duration seconds
1501
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Summary

Sometimes, being surrounded by people isn’t enough to shake off the feeling of isolation. In this episode, Mark chats with two teens from Heartlight who know that struggle all too well. Despite their different backgrounds, both have battled feelings of being “not enough” — whether it’s from family issues, school stress or just trying to find their place in the world. You’ll hear how trying to keep up appearances and hiding their true emotions left them feeling even more disconnected. Listen in as these teens reflect on how Heartlight helped them drop the masks, build real relationships and start believing they actually matter. Go to heartlightministries.org to learn more about our residential counseling program.