Parenting Through Addiction: The Other PTA Information

Parenting Through Addiction: The Other PTA, is an online membership site for families struggling with addiction. When working with families, we incorporate tools from Jeff & Debra Jay, Beverly Conyers, David Sheff, Krissy Pozatek, among others. We are always looking at situations through the lens of understanding addiction as an unintended disease with unfortunate symptoms that disrupt lives, families and reputations. But we are also firm believers in the hope for recovery and the chance to live full lives, free from addiction, despair and fear. We allow people to choose recovery while retaining their dignity whenever possible. All participants in our family consulting work will be advised and encouraged to take responsibility for their own actions, communicating lovingly but firmly, and recognize the health and well-being of everyone in the family. We actively encourage each member of the family to take actions for their own recovery and self-care, even when the person who is abusing substances does not make that choice for themselves. Most of all, we do not want people to suffer alone simply because they guard their privacy so much that they will not ask for help. That's why we developed Parenting Through Addiction: The Other PTA to allow families everywhere to have accessible, affordable and convenient online access to inspiration, education, resources, support and consultation. It's not easy, but it's easier with help. In our roles with Parenting Through Addiction, we are here to consult and serve parents to improve the chance for the whole family to recovery. There are no guarantees, but the information, resources and support you find here will help. Recovery, in general, means enjoying loving and supportive relationships, productive activities, a sense of power and control over your own destiny, and opportunities to have fun. But just like the fingerprint, each individual is unique. It's your definition of a full life that matters most of all.