Friday, 25 September 2026
The 7000
Indonesia
After years of carrying the pain of childhood abuse and projecting his anger onto his own children, an Indonesian father found healing and restoration through a Christian parenting program. By choosing to forgive his past and apologize to his sons, he broke the cycle of trauma and rebuilt a home defined by warmth and connection.
Once Hearing Their Father's Motorcycle Made the Children Run Away, Now Everything Has Changed
Jawaban.comtranslated from id
Growing up without a father and enduring severe abuse from his older brothers left Prawito Siregar with deep emotional wounds that carried into his adulthood. After marrying and having two sons, he realized his childhood trauma was causing him to be highly temperamental and angry toward his own family. He often reacted harshly to his young children, repeating the only parenting patterns he had ever known. A turning point came when he and his wife completed The Parenting Project, a Christian program that helped him realize he did not have to pass his childhood wounds down to the next generation. Mr. Siregar chose to apologize to his children, forgive his brothers, and actively work on controlling his temper. Today, his children no longer run away when he comes home, and he regularly takes initiative to call his eldest son and spend quality time with his family. Read the complete account of how God restored this family's relationships.
Across the region
In Indonesia, the quiet work of restoration is unfolding within the walls of the home, proving that the cycle of generational trauma can be broken through Christ. For years, a father carried the deep wounds of childhood abuse, unintentionally projecting his anger onto his own children. Yet, through the guidance of a Christian parenting program, he was met with the grace to forgive his past and the humility to apologize to his sons. This courageous step has transformed his household, replacing fear and distance with warmth and genuine connection. Such a testimony serves as a gentle reminder that even in the private, painful corners of family life, God is actively redeeming what was broken. Believers facing their own hidden battles can take heart, knowing they are not alone in the slow, sacred journey toward healing and reconciliation.