It’s Hard to Watch Your Young Adult Struggle. You’re Not Alone—And There Is a Way Forward.

You’ve done your best. You raised them with love, values, and support. But now your young adult is floundering—drifting through life, disconnected from purpose, anxious about the future, or just… stuck.

Maybe they’re still living at home with no real plan.
Maybe they’ve withdrawn, stopped communicating, or seem constantly overwhelmed.
Maybe they say they “don’t know what they want”—but you can tell they’re hurting.

And as a parent, it’s heartbreaking.
You want to help—but without pushing them away.
You want to guide them—but you’re not sure how.
You want to believe in their potential—but the silence and setbacks make you question everything.

Here’s the truth:
You are not alone—and neither is your young adult.

There’s a reason this age group (18–29) is experiencing record levels of stress, anxiety, and paralysis. The pressure to figure everything out, to perform, to be "successful"—it's intense. And yet many haven’t been given the tools, coaching, or inner clarity to truly thrive.

The Real Reasons So Many Young Adults Are Struggling

Here’s what we’ve learned from coaching countless young adults (and their parents):

• They lack a clear sense of identity and purpose.
  They’re still discovering who they are outside of expectations, social media, and comparison traps.

• They feel overwhelmed by choices and underprepared for adulthood.
  Career? Relationships? Mental health? Life feels like a puzzle with no instructions.

• They crave direction—but resist pressure.
  They don’t want to be told what to do. But they deeply desire someone to walk with them as they figure it out.

• They are afraid of failing—and afraid of not trying.
  So they stay stuck. Frozen. Lost.

And this is where your role as a parent becomes both powerful and sacred.

How You Can Support (Without Controlling or Enabling)

As a parent, you can create the space for transformation to begin. Here's how:

1. Shift from fixing to understanding.

Start with empathy. Instead of trying to solve their problems, ask:
“What’s been feeling heavy lately?” or “What’s one thing you wish I understood better?”

2. Encourage progress over perfection.

Celebrate small wins—making a phone call, submitting a job application, showing up for themselves.

3. Offer coaching or mentorship (not lectures).

Young adults often need a trusted guide outside the family who can help them develop clarity, direction, and confidence.

4. Get support for yourself as a parent.

You’re navigating a new phase of parenting. You don’t have to figure it all out alone. Join communities of growth-minded parents. Learn new tools. Feel empowered again.

From Surviving to Thriving—It’s Possible

We’ve worked with young adults who went from stuck and hopeless to empowered, motivated, and taking real action toward their dreams.

We’ve also watched their parents soften, reconnect, and become allies in the process.

You don’t need to wait for a crisis to act.
Sometimes the greatest breakthroughs happen when you simply say:
“I believe in you. And I’m here to support you in finding the right next step.”

 

Ready for Support? We’re Here.

At Extraordinary Purpose, we specialize in life coaching for young adults—and we offer a warm, empowering space for parents, too.

👉 Learn more about our Life Coaching for Young Adults 
👉 Schedule a Free Discovery Call 
👉 Join the waitlist for our Purposeful Parent Mastermind 

You’re a good parent.

You care deeply.
And you’re not meant to do this alone.

Let’s help your young adult step into who they’re meant to be—together.