by PAL | Aug 1, 2026 | A Counselor
Adapted from The Four Seasons of Recovery for Parents of Alcoholics and Addicts by Michael Speakman, PAL Founder There is a season that many parents know all too well. It is the season when hope feels heavy. Not gone. Not absent. Just heavy. When a loved one is...
by PAL | Jul 1, 2026 | A Counselor
Adapted from The Four Seasons of Recovery By Michael Speakman (founder of PAL) For many parents walking alongside an addicted loved one, a persistent question surfaces again and again: if I let go, am I giving up on my child? It’s an honest and painful question,...
by PAL | Jun 1, 2026 | A Counselor
Adapted from The Four Seasons of Recovery By Michael Speakman (founder of PAL) As parents, helping comes naturally. It’s wired into us. When our children struggle—especially with substance use—we often do everything we can to protect, guide, and support them. But...
by PAL | May 1, 2026 | A Counselor
Reflections for Parents — Especially Moms — from a Counselor’s PerspectiveAdapted from The Four Seasons of Recovery, by Michael Speakman, LISAC (PAL Founder) One of the hardest truths parents must face is this: love alone is not always enough to change addiction — and...
by PAL | Apr 1, 2026 | A Counselor
Adapted from The Four Seasons of Recovery, or Parents of Alcoholics and Addicts, By Michael Speakman (founder of PAL) As parents, helping our children feels instinctive. When they are struggling, hurting, or stuck, our first impulse is to step in, smooth the road,...
by PAL | Mar 1, 2026 | A Counselor
Spring: A Season of Hope in the PAL Recovery Journey In The Four Seasons of Recovery, Mike explains that recovery unfolds in predictable stages, much like the seasons of the year. Each season brings different challenges and opportunities for parents. As we approach...
