by PAL | Mar 31, 2025 | Parent Like You
I am a proud father and grandfather of three grown children and four beautiful grandchildren. I was raised in a major city in the Midwest. My family was deeply affected by substance use disorder. My father battled alcohol addiction for years, but he finally stopped...
by PAL | Mar 1, 2025 | Parent Like You
We are a family of four. My husband and I have two children, a daughter (22) and a son (23). We are a close family, and I had so much fun raising both of our children. I always wanted a son and a daughter (I actually wanted twins) and I am thankful that...
by PAL | Feb 1, 2025 | Parent Like You
For this child, we have prayed. Our son Ben was what people refer to as our “rainbow” baby, he was born after the loss of a child due to a miscarriage. He represented hope and renewal, and the entire family was excited. He came into our family, and I...
by PAL | Jan 1, 2025 | Parent Like You
My husband and I have been married for 43 years and have two sons. Our oldest son is married and has a baby. When our sons were growing up, our home was filled with neighborhood kids and school friends. Our youngest son began with marijuana in middle school and...
by PAL | Dec 1, 2024 | Parent Like You
I am the mother of two grown children, a daughter and a son. I have one grandson and two granddaughters. My husband and I have been married for 40 years. Growing up, my children were involved in several sports and activities, and we were very involved in our...
by PAL | Nov 1, 2024 | Parent Like You
I am free today of the trauma I carried far too long. I am a parent of an adult son who has substance use disorder. My son is 39 years old and has been a polysubstance abuser for 25 years. Much of that time he has been unhoused. Shane has had type 1 diabetes since...
