by PAL | Jun 1, 2026 | Parent Like You
When Love Means Doing Things Differently I am the parent of four children and two grandchildren. My daughter, Rita, was adopted from another country as an infant. At the age of fifteen, she became pregnant and made the loving decision to place her child up for...
by PAL | May 1, 2026 | Parent Like You
I am a mother of two sons and one daughter, and a grandmother to a grandson and granddaughter. I want to share the story of my son, Chance. Chance had a normal childhood. He was active, fun, and kind—but also a bit of a daredevil. He liked to push boundaries, bend...
by PAL | Apr 1, 2026 | Parent Like You
I am the parent of two stepdaughters and a grandparent to seven grandchildren. When Kathy was five years old, her mother and I became a family. From an early age, my stepdaughter Kathy stood out as bright and capable. Unlike her older sister, she didn’t seem to need...
by PAL | Mar 1, 2026 | Parent Like You
I am the parent of two sons, two stepsons, and also two grandchildren. Like so many parents, I never imagined the long, painful journey of loving someone with addiction. No one is prepared for it. Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) helped me more than I can ever...
by PAL | Feb 1, 2026 | Parent Like You
Right now, I do not know where my daughter is and have not seen or heard from her for over 5 months. My daughter, Chelsea, by all accounts, grew up and seemed to have everything going for her. She was involved in sports, cheerleading, and did well in school...
by PAL | Jan 1, 2026 | Parent Like You
My husband, Mark, and I have one child, a daughter, Anna. We are both extremely close to her, as she is a mama and daddy’s girl. Throughout her 29 years of life, and even while actively using substances, she never curses, yells at us, or tells us she hates us. This...
