# Teen Stories: Trying to Fit In

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Podcast: [Parenting Today's Teens](https://stenobird.com/podcast/parenting-today-s-teens-297702)
Published: 2026-06-16T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://redcircle.com/shows/parenting-todays-teens
Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/af583bdf-317c-402a-8817-be734fa339b8.mp3
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## Resource

Teens can go to extremes when trying to break free from loneliness, pain or feeling invisible. In this episode, we share interviews with two Heartlight teens who open up about what really drove their risky choices. From cheating and sneaking out to chasing acceptance in all the wrong places, both guests share how family struggles and emotional isolation left them aching for connection. You’ll hear how their journeys through depression, rebellion and damaged family ties led to some tough realizations — and how Heartlight helped them rebuild self-worth and find their place in the world. For more information on the Heartlight program, visit heartlightministries.org today!

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