Parents of Addicted Loved ones provides hope and support through addiction education for parents dealing with an addicted loved one.
PAL’S Regional Coordinator Consultants – Helping PAL grow
Helping PAL grow into a truly national organization is a complicated process, and the office staff in Phoenix is already stretched thin trying to support facilitators and keep things running smoothly during the pandemic. There has been a long to-do list to help put PAL in the national eye andRead More
Steering Clear of Misery
As the COVID pandemic stretches from weeks into months and probably longer the “Misery Index” is slowly rising for most of us. Boredom, the lack of direction and fun activities, isolation from friends and family, limited access to support networks (church, PAL groups, etc.), reduced work hours or unemployment areRead More
Help Get PAL on K-LOVE! (Nationally!)
HELP GET PAL ON K-LOVE! The local K-LOVE station in Phoenix ran a great story on PAL in Arizona with K-LOVE talent Dan Beck. The local meetings in Arizona have received a lot of new awareness and membership from this story airing. Send Dan an email saying how PAL hasRead More
Special Presentation: Ever Thought About Becoming a PAL Facilitator?
If you’ve ever thought about becoming a PAL facilitator, please read on. On December 19th at 5pm (MST), Kim & Michelle Humphrey will give a special presentation and Q&A for those who have ever thought about being a PAL facilitator. One of the best ways to heal and grow onRead More
Expectations
It can be hard to maintain a positive attitude at times. It can be a challenge when facing hardship and struggle to keep a smile on your face. Sometimes during these holiday seasons, the effect of depression and anxiety can be magnified. Culturally speaking, these are times of celebration, happiness,Read More
Holiday Season Preparation!
I get many questions this time of year about navigating the holiday season with an addicted loved one. This is understandable, being that this season can bring all the family dynamics (positive and negative) front and center. Depending on the family’s past holidays together, parents often worry about repeated badRead More
Attending PAL meetings for myself – and for my son
I think perhaps the hardest thing for me to understand about my son’s addiction was how the sweet, curious, creative, thoughtful, loving, energetic little boy I spent so many afternoons with after school became such a totally different person. Just about every day during his preschool and early elementary schoolRead More
Let’s Talk About Gratitude
It’s November! Let’s talk about gratitude. There is no better medicine to lift our spirits than a quick account of our blessings. What an incredibly powerful tool for changing our perspectives for the better. The happiest most resilient people I meet always seem to have an “attitude of gratitude.” TheRead More
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THINGS TO SAY TO A LOVED ONE
WORDS FROM OTHER PAL MEMBERS
We have found comfort in knowing we are not alone in this journey. We are learning to set healthy boundaries with our daughter. We now have taken on the role of cheerleaders rather than the defensive lineman on a football team; always blocking the consequences resulting from her choices.
L.G.
I was told to get healthy, it would help my addict son. Not knowing what healthy was, not even realizing I was sick (co-dependent), not knowing how! PAL has shown me through the love and support of other parents like myself I am worth it! And I haven’t arrived yet, but I am better, I am healthier, I am not alone.
D.M.
I can’t thank the group leaders enough for their insight and knowledge. They have managed to bring me peace of mind by teaching me how to interact with my addicted loved one. Since my behavior has changed, my loved one’s behavior has improved. I encourage anyone who is frustrated or ashamed to join PAL.