Support Group for Women Healing After a Controlling Relationship

A healing group for women recovering from toxic or controlling relationships, focused on rebuilding self-trust and confidence.

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Breaking Free: Healing After a Toxic or Controlling Relationship

Ending a toxic or narcissistic relationship is not the end of the story — it’s the beginning of a powerful chapter of healing.

Many women tell me: “I thought once I left, I’d feel free. But I still don’t feel like myself.”

That’s because these relationships often leave behind:

Erosion of self-trust
Lingering shame or guilt
Nervous system burnout
Habits of people-pleasing or over-adapting
A sense of being “hooked” by what-ifs or memories

This group helps you break those ties — not only to your ex, but to the survival patterns that kept you small.

Who This Group Is For

This program is for women who are no longer in a toxic or narcissistic relationship — whether you left last week, last month, or years ago — and are ready to focus on yourself. It’s designed for those who have felt small, controlled, unseen, or chronically blamed. Whether you called it toxic, manipulative, emotionally abusive, or simply not healthy, the impact runs deep. Leaving was only the first step — the relationship may be over, but the effects can still live in your mind and body.

You Might Recognize Yourself If You:

Doubt yourself constantly, even when you know the truth
Feel triggered by small things that remind you of your ex
Wonder if you’ll ever trust again — in love, or in yourself
Still think about what happened more than you’d like
Feel like part of you is missing
Want to reclaim your sense of self
Are ready to redirect energy from fixing the other person into healing yourself
Want tools, community, and structure to rebuild confidence, boundaries, and self-worth

You’re not broken. You’ve been through an experience that rewired your nervous system, eroded your self-trust, and trained you to survive instead of thrive. This group is your chance to unwind those patterns in a safe, supportive space with women who understand.

⚠️ Note: If you are still actively in the relationship or unsure about leaving, this group is not the right fit yet. That stage requires a different kind of support.

From Surviving to Thriving

Breaking Free is an 8-week healing journey to:

Rebuild trust in yourself.
Release lingering shame, guilt, and people-pleasing habits.
Untangle trauma bonding from love.
Restore a grounded sense of confidence and wholeness.
Discover the roots of your patterns — and tools to change them for good.

The 8-Week Healing Framework

Week 1: Trusting Yourself – Reconnect with your inner guidance and body’s wisdom.

Week 2: Your Empowering Narrative – Reframe your story into one that’s true and freeing.

Week 3: Your Authentic Self – Rediscover the parts of you that were pushed aside.

Week 4: Your Definition of Love – Untangle love from pain, manipulation, or betrayal.

Week 5: Your Self-Perception – Shift false beliefs of being inadequate or inferior.

Week 6: Putting Yourself First – Release over-accommodating and reclaim your needs.

Week 7: Setting Boundaries – Learn to set, hold, and honor boundaries without guilt.

Week 8: Your Inner Child – Reconnect with and nurture your most tender self.

Why This Isn’t “Just Another Support Group”

Forward-focused: We won’t cycle endlessly in the past — we’ll name it, make sense of it, and then shift into your growth.
Structured weekly themes: You’ll leave with clear insights and tools each time.
Safe & small: Limited spots to create trust and connection.
Expert guidance: Led by Michelle Joy, MFT — 20+ years specializing in relational healing, trauma-informed work, and helping women rebuild self-worth.