by PAL | Oct 1, 2026 | A Counselor
The Two Cardinal Rules One of the most difficult parts of loving someone struggling with addiction is knowingwhen to help and when to step back. PAL Founder Mike Speakman taught two simple guidelines that can help parentsrespond thoughtfully rather than react...
by PAL | Aug 31, 2026 | A Counselor
Adapted from The Four Seasons of Recovery for Parents of Alcoholics and Addicts by Michael Speakman When Fall Arrives Autumn reminds us that change is part of every season. In The Four Seasons of Recovery, Michael Speakman encourages parents to ask a simple question...
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...
