by PAL | Apr 1, 2019 | PAL Blog
By A PAL Mom PAL Group is helping me maintain continued growth in my own recovery. Prior to coming to PAL, I had no idea that I needed recovery. Recover from what? I was not the one with the addiction. I always thought that once my loved one was in long-term recovery...
by PAL | Apr 1, 2019 | PAL Blog
By Sean Humphrey Fear driven thinking and reactionary behaviors are an unfortunate facet of the human condition. Ingrained in our DNA is an animal like chemical reaction that begets a loop of anxiety in the modern age. Initially these types of reactions were vital for...
by PAL | Apr 1, 2019 | PAL Blog
A PAL Parent Story “Oh, thank God I found the next of kin!” exclaimed the voice on my cell phone. My heart dropped – or did it stop? The frightening words I heard were my worst nightmare. We were traveling cross-country in our motorhome when the call came in....
by PAL | Apr 1, 2019 | PAL Blog
By Jim Kreitler, PAL Board Chair Now that the Holidays are receding in my consciousness, I looked back to see how I handled them this year. It’s my favorite time of year, but for some it can be stressful, hectic, sad, or lonely. My wife and I had a quieter than normal...
by PAL | Nov 12, 2018 | PAL Blog
Most families know that one of the tremendous tolls addiction takes on a family is financial. Mixed in with the emotional trauma and the whirlwind of problems of dealing with a son or daughter suffering from addiction is, many times, an overwhelming financial burden....
by Sean H | Aug 1, 2018 | PAL Blog
Havasupai Falls is an isolated paradise located deep in a remote corner of the Grand Canyon National Park. It attracts thousands of visitors yearly, people wishing to experience the beautiful, cool, turquoise waters and magnificent waterfalls. The Falls sit on the...
