When Being a Teen Feels Like Too Much
- DeWayne Fields
- Aug 31
- 2 min read
Bullying can wound deeply, but your teen is not alone. Discover how faith, connection, and courage can help them rise above with hope.
Being a teenager today means waking up to noise—
Some of it digital, some emotional, and some spiritual. Teens carry academic pressure, social expectations, and the weight of growing up in a world that rarely slows down. For many, bullying adds another burden they never asked for.
Bullying does not always look like name-calling or physical threats. Bullying is not always blatant. It can be subtle—like the silence at lunch when no one sits beside them, the sting of being excluded from a group chat, or the mocking comments hidden behind a screen. Other times, it is harsh and public.
In all its forms, it leaves lasting scars.
No one should feel isolated in the face of that pain. If your teenager is navigating it and as a parent you are watching your child withdraw, there are steps you can take to push back and find support.
Speak up.
Remind them that silence gives bullying power. Encourage them to talk to someone they trust—you, a teacher, counselor, or youth leader.
Stay connected.
Isolating makes things worse. Encourage them to spend time with people who build them up.
Set boundaries.
Online or in person, they don’t have to accept mistreatment. Block, report, walk away.
Know their worth.
God sees them. He calls them chosen, loved, and known. That truth holds, even when others try to tear them down.
Scripture anchors us in storms like these.
“The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart” (Psalm 34:18, NKJV).
And remember this promise:
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good” (Romans 12:21, NKJV).
No teen should have to walk through bullying alone. With your support, truth, and faith, healing is possible—and so is hope.
DeWayne Fields is a counselor at In Him Christian Wellness who works with adults and couples. He is a National Certified Counselor and is pursuing licensure as both a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. DeWayne enjoys helping clients navigate relational challenges, process pain, and build healthier connections. He sees counseling as a way to remind people of their God-given worth and to walk with them as they move toward hope and healing.
Comments