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Get 3 free resources (and more) to better understand, support, and guide children of divorce or dysfunctional families:

  • My book, It’s Not Your Fault
    A practical and hopeful guide for young people carrying the pain of a broken family.

  • Free access to my course, Real Help
    A guide to confidently help someone from a divorced or broken family.

  • My PDF guide, 10 Tips to Help Someone Whose Parents Are Separating or Divorcing
    Simple, practical tips you can use right away.

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Created by Someone Who Lived It

Hi, I’m Joey Pontarelli.

When I was 11, my parents separated and eventually divorced.

For years I struggled with the same fears many people from broken families face:

• Fear of relationships
• Feeling broken or damaged
• Self-destructive habits
• Doubting whether love actually lasts

After doing the work of healing and interviewing dozens of experts, I started Restored, an organization dedicated to helping young people heal from family dysfunction.

Today:

• Restored’s content has helped hundreds of thousands of people
• The Restored Podcast has 150,000+ downloads
• My book It's Not Your Fault has helped 4,000+ young people navigate the challenges faced by children of divorce.

And I’m happily married with kids. Healing is possible.

Testimonials

“Your podcast has been more effective than 30 years of counseling.”

— Jessica L

“Reading your book has truly helped me heal from those childhood memories and has healed my perspective on marriage… it is now one of my favorites to re‑read.”

— Marissa G

Trusted by

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Endorsed by

jason evert

“I recommend Restored’s podcast as well as their other resources to help individuals break the cycle of brokenness and build authentic love.”

Jason Evert

dr bob schuchts

“As a young man, I had no resources to help me through the devastating impact of my parents’ divorce. I highly recommend Restored to teen and adult children of divorce or dysfunction.”

Dr. Bob Schuchts