If you’re here, it’s likely because someone you love is struggling with mental health or substance use disorder. That journey is...

As the year winds down, there’s a natural pull to reflect on what was, what is, and what could be. For families affected by a loved one’s...

There’s a common story in the A.A. community that resonates deeply with me, and with many families who are on the journey of supporting a...

Supporting the Journey of Parallel Recovery™ When my son was deep in the grips of his addiction, I often felt like I was living life on...

Parallel Recovery - Supporting the Journey of Families I remember a time when I had convinced myself of a story. It wasn’t a good story;...

Imagine this: You love someone who is struggling with their mental health, and you’re watching them spiral, feeling helpless. It’s a...

When my youngest son recently opened up about the role he took on during his brother's struggles with addiction while on a long road trip...

I vividly remember my son standing in my kitchen, sifting through the fridge with a friend telling me that they were "helping each other...

Picture this: Your loved one is struggling with addiction, and it feels like your world is crumbling around you. You're hurting, and...

In the world of substance use and mental health treatment and recovery, there are a lot of myths floating around that have somehow become...

Parallel Recovery for Families - Lisa Smith Have you ever felt like you were banging your head against the wall trying to get through to...

Parallel Recovery for Families - Lisa Smith For those of us who have embraced some level of understanding that loving someone struggling...

Parallel Recovery for Families - Lisa Smith Introduction: Happy New Year! As we embark on this fresh journey into 2024, I'm thrilled to...

Parallel Recovery for Families - Lisa Smith As the winter month of December concludes with festive lights and hopeful gatherings, we...

Parallel Recovery for Families I am dedicated to providing a new approach to comprehensive support for families navigating the complex...

Parallel Recovery for Families Introduction: As the leaves transition with vibrant hues and the air turns crisp with the promise of...

Parallel Recovery for Families August 31st is International Overdose Awareness day. It is a day set aside to recognize and honor the...

Support for Families I recently received a summons for jury duty. When it arrived, I rolled my eyes, whined about the inconvenience and...

Support For Families I am a knitter. I started knitting in September, so this is a recent title that I have given myself. I have admired...

When I look back on the years that I spent trying to help my son while he was struggling with substance use, I now...