Parallel Recovery

Parallel Recovery My name is Lisa Smith and I walk with families affected by substance use disorder.

I help families learn how to communicate and guide their loved one with compassion while reclaiming peace and purpose in their own lives.

You’re not “too much.”You’re human.In parallel recovery, we welcome all feelings—and learn how to hold space for them. ...
09/29/2025

You’re not “too much.”
You’re human.
In parallel recovery, we welcome all feelings—and learn how to hold space for them.


In family dynamics, anger is often grief or fear in disguise.In our work, we uncover what’s underneath—and begin to heal...
09/25/2025

In family dynamics, anger is often grief or fear in disguise.
In our work, we uncover what’s underneath—and begin to heal at the root.


Episode Title: Transforming Family Dynamics in Addiction HealingPodcast: The Addicted Mind with Duane Osterlind🌿 Just dr...
09/23/2025

Episode Title: Transforming Family Dynamics in Addiction Healing
Podcast: The Addicted Mind with Duane Osterlind

🌿 Just dropped! I joined Duane Osterlind on The Addicted Mind podcast to talk about one of the most overlooked but essential parts of addiction recovery: the family.

In Episode 351, we discuss why detachment isn’t love, how families can begin their own healing journey, and what it means to share the burden of change.

💬 Whether your person is in active addiction or early recovery, this conversation is for you.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts – or head to the link in bio!

Growth is messy.It’s also beautiful and brave.Families in recovery learn to own their evolution—without guilt or defensi...
09/22/2025

Growth is messy.
It’s also beautiful and brave.

Families in recovery learn to own their evolution—without guilt or defensiveness.


This is what I help families do—become safe mirrors, loving advocates, and voices of hope in moments of despair.When som...
09/18/2025

This is what I help families do—become safe mirrors, loving advocates, and voices of hope in moments of despair.

When someone’s light dims, we don’t walk away—we gently remind them of their worth.


I developed Parallel Recovery™ as a method to help families affected by Substance Use Disorder because traditional mess...
09/16/2025

I developed Parallel Recovery™ as a method to help families affected by Substance Use Disorder because traditional messages left me feeling only more desperate and hopeless. This book serves as an introduction to the philosophy and experience behind Parallel Recovery™, which is not a “step” program, but a set of tools to help families reframe the way they understand and respond to their loved ones, regardless of whether they are in a treatment program.

In family recovery, self-sacrifice isn't strength.Let’s rewrite what support really looks like.
09/15/2025

In family recovery, self-sacrifice isn't strength.
Let’s rewrite what support really looks like.


📘 I’m proud to share that my book, Parallel Recovery, is officially available!This book is for families impacted by addi...
09/12/2025

📘 I’m proud to share that my book, Parallel Recovery, is officially available!

This book is for families impacted by addiction—and the professionals who support them. It offers a clear, accessible path to setting healthy boundaries, improving communication, and supporting recovery without losing yourself.


This is the message I offer to every family I work with:You don’t have to stay where it broke you. Your comeback starts ...
09/11/2025

This is the message I offer to every family I work with:
You don’t have to stay where it broke you. Your comeback starts now.


📣It's here!! My book Parallel Recovery is officially available!This isn’t just a book—it’s a guide for families ready to...
09/09/2025

📣It's here!! My book Parallel Recovery is officially available!
This isn’t just a book—it’s a guide for families ready to heal with compassion, courage, and connection.
Whether you're a caregiver, a loved one, or a professional, this is your blueprint for influence without burnout. 💙

Let’s change how families heal—together.



My book, Parallel Recovery is now available! Families have to start being included in the recovery process. Not as an af...
09/08/2025

My book, Parallel Recovery is now available! Families have to start being included in the recovery process. Not as an afterthought, but as an intentionally structured part of the solution. https://a.co/d/csGZsnn

Selflessness isn’t always noble — sometimes, it’s neglect. 💬Your health, joy, and peace matter.You are allowed to:✔️ Ask...
09/08/2025

Selflessness isn’t always noble — sometimes, it’s neglect. 💬
Your health, joy, and peace matter.
You are allowed to:
✔️ Ask for help
✔️ Receive support
✔️ Put your needs on the list
✔️ Say “no” without guilt

Caring for yourself allows you to show up better for others.


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