Recovery for your clients means reclaiming every aspect of their lives that the trauma of growing up with substance or process-dependent parents took from them, including their voice. This developmental trauma creates lasting neurobiological changes that affect how clients relate to themselves and others. In families affected by this trauma, the powerful rule of "don't speak" maintains the status quo and follows clients well into adulthood, manifesting in six key ways that impact their ability to connect, learn, and advocate for themselves.