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Testimonials |
| “During this year PARTS has become my family. I no longer feel
isolated, guilty, or scared of the future. I am sure of myself. Our family has become
strong and we will make it. Now it’s time for me to move on to the real world.” “Before PARTS we had retreated from all our hopes and dreams for our son. Our despair was exceeded only by our inability to make any positive differences in his life. We feel that, as it has been for us, PARTS can be a vital resource for other families.” “I value the simpler things in life more, and utilize information from the support group daily. I feel blessed that I am a part of such a valuable organization.” “PARTS has been a safe haven for us as parents to go and share our feelings with other parents going through similar experiences. It has been a lifesaver for my husband and myself, our relationship with each other and our son though it is an up and down battle. We continue to go for support and to help others. It’s comforting to know that we are not alone.” “We need to take care of ourselves and not put other people’s needs above our own. While that may sound selfish, I know it is the only way a person can have a meaningful relationship with anyone, or be an effective parent.” “One of the most important aspects of my experiences is my involvement with PARTS…I have learned more from these people than from any other source about recovery and positive life styles. The parents who I have become close with are dear to me and will always hold a special place in my heart.” “The bottom line is that our son…is the one person who has to make the decision to save himself and realize that it has to come from within.” “I am so grateful to PARTS. Because of this program we came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. The tide once again flows between us and I can honestly look at my son today and say: I truly love you son.” “At PARTS I was able to see other people express their feelings the way my husband and I did, which made it more acceptable and understandable. We learned to discuss situations and feelings and to present a united front to our son.” “The people there were kind and supportive even though I was a stranger. I had a common bond with them all. I had a teenager on drugs. They understood my fears, anger, and need for information. That’s when this ordeal took a turn for the positive. These were parents that had networks with using teenagers. They shared priceless information about drugs, their effects, and teenage behavior as users. There was valuable legal and medical information, too. As knowledge replaced fear I became less paralyzed, and open to understanding.” |