How does a meeting work?
-12 step meetings are a group of people struggling with the effects of a disease. We come together to share our experience (what happened), strength (how we are learning to take care of ourselves), and hope (what changes we see as a direct result of coming to meetings and working on ourselves with the help of the 12 steps). It’s a place to not be alone anymore a place to have a shared reality. No one can relate to you as well as another person struggling with the same challenges.
Why is it called 12 steps?
-There are the 12 steps that we practice in order to recover some serenity and love in our lives. It’s a program so we gradually do these steps starting with step 1 and working them in order. It’s usually a process that each individual works at their own pace. As we start to work with the pain and loss of alienation we see our lives start to transform.
Who goes to meetings?
-Anyone that is affected by the disease. Parents, adult children, grandparents, other relatives, and friends. Anyone struggling with the effects of being alienated from someone they love is welcome.
Can I just listen?
-Yes, you can just listen, and on zoom, you have the choice to have your camera on or off.
Are there any fees?
-No there is no fee online, in-person meetings will sometimes pass a basket to cover the rent of the room if any.
Is it a cult?
-This is not a cult; it is folks suffering and looking for support and to be supportive. It’s a place for recovery and support.
PA-A at a glance PDF
PA-A Facts PDF
PA-A Newcomer Booklet, to share with new comers at every meeting PDF
10 Responses
I would be very interested in a group meeting
Welcome to Parental Alienation Anonymous (PA-A.org). We are glad you have found us. Feel free to reach out via email (parentalalienationanonymous@gmail.com) to receive our weekly meeting schedule as well as other information you might find useful. The best place to find out about sponsorship is by attending some of the meetings. Good luck!
This is a slow process but many of us have found healing on this journey through PA-A.
This is what I’ve been looking for. I hope to just have camaraderie with others going through the same pain. All of my children have been alienated from me, along with my two grandchildren
Welcome to Parental Alienation Anonymous (PA-A.org). We are glad you have found us. Feel free to reach out via email (parentalalienationanonymous@gmail.com) to receive our weekly meeting schedule as well as other information you might find useful.
This is a slow process but many of us have found healing on this journey through PA-A.
Please add me to the free group meetings
If you’d like to be added to the meetings, please fill the contact page and you’ll see a link and meeting information or you can email Parentalalienationanonymous@gmail.com for more information or a little bit more personalized assistance. Have a great day.
I have been alienated from my children for 42 years.
I have a book ready that gentle introduces the horror I have been through, and how each time I reach out to my children, they call those who are involved with my work and my work is ruined.
My time is limited. How long does it take to see results through your program?
Is there someone I can quote in my book about the need for much better knowledge about PA and who is being successful.
Hi out there.
This program is a program of healing and empowerment. It takes time and it depends on how much energy are willing to put into it. It’s a program of grown emotionally and spiritually, and as we do that, we start to relieve some of the burdens of our challenges with our families and others.
If you’re truly ready and wanting some relief, it’s a great program, but it is a lot of work. It has saved my life and I would recommend it to everyone.
You can find the contact page here to get meeting information or you can email Parentalalienationanonymous@gmail.com
I wish there was a shortcut, but there is none. You will meet people at meetings and you can get some input your fellowship time about your book I would think.
Welcome
I’m trying to find out what to do to join meetings. I receive weekly emails with essentially the same format and different podcasts but no link. Can you please tell me what I need to do?
Thanks
hello, if you are getting the Wednesday email, there is a link on there for all the meetings. If you’re having trouble accessing it or confused about how to do that please email Parentalalienationanonymous@gmail.com and a volunteer will get you all information and help you get into meetings.
Sorry for the slow reply just catching up