PAL made all the difference

PAL made all the difference

                I am married to a wonderful husband of 18 years, and we have one girl, two boys, two granddaughters and one grandson. My son, Cooper, was always active as a child. There was never a dull moment. He would make you...
Not our life to control

Not our life to control

            For many years I was a single mom. From the time my son, Drew, was young, he was a handful.  I kept thinking “he’ll grow out of it”.  His behavior and choices as young as age 12 were atypical for someone that age…stealing,...
Growing through the pain

Growing through the pain

            My wife and I have been married for 31 years and have two children. Our daughter is 23 years old and our son, David, is 21 years old.  Growing up, David was always a very sensitive child. He was very well behaved, didn’t get...
Finding the support I need

Finding the support I need

        I am the mother of two grown children, a girl, and a boy. I have one grandson and two granddaughters. My husband and I have been married for 40 years. My children were involved in several sports and activities, and we were very involved in...
Not our family

Not our family

​         My husband and I have a son and a daughter. Their childhood was wonderful for all of us, as we spent weekends in the summers at the lakes and winters at the sand dunes. Our children were the ones whose others’ parents always said, “Man,...
Understanding their perspective

Understanding their perspective

​         We are a blended family – my children became the children of my spouse as I had both children and grandchildren prior to our marriage. My son was such a beautiful child. He was always happy and inquisitive.  He was very interested in...