What happened in your family was not small.
Research shows that kids from divorced or very dysfunctional homes are far more likely to struggle in all kinds of ways as adults.
If these wounds aren't dealt with, they don't stay in the past. They show up in your relationships, your choices, and the family you build.
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What you'll walk away with
By the end of this 6-week program, you won't have a perfect life or a magically fixed family. But you will have these six things — tap any one to read more.
Join waitlist01A clear map of your story
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You'll better understand and name what actually happened in your family (70% of healing), how it impacted you, and why you react the way you do now.
02More emotional stability
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You'll have processed key memories and wounds so they feel less raw, and you're not constantly white-knuckling your way through triggers.
03Healthier ways to handle pain
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You'll learn practical tools to respond to hurt, anxiety, and loneliness without numbing, self-sabotage, or blowing up relationships.
04New patterns to replace old ones
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You'll identify a few specific unhealthy patterns you've been repeating and be given tools and resources to replace them.
05More hope about love and marriage
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Instead of assuming you're "doomed" to repeat your parents' story, you'll have a grounded, realistic hope that a better future is possible for you.
06A healthier relationship with your parents and with God
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You'll learn how to relate to your parents with more freedom, honesty, and healthy boundaries, while also working through the ways your family wounds may have affected how you see, trust, and relate to God.
The program is based on
Research-backed healing techniques
Evidence of what's worked for people like you
Insights from psychological research and experts
This 6-week program is for you if most of these are true
- ✓You're a young adult (roughly 18–35) from a divorced or very dysfunctional family, and you know that story still affects you today.
- ✓You can admit you never really had help processing what happened in your family, and you're tired of just "pushing it down" or pretending it didn't matter.
- ✓You notice unhealthy patterns in how you handle pain, conflict, or closeness, and you're ready to work on them.
- ✓You're open to healing, even if you're still wrestling with parts of it.
- ✓You're willing to show up, be honest, and do some uncomfortable inner work (reflection, journaling, exercises) for the sake of a different future.
Testimonials
"It's worth a shot — and even if you don't feel like sharing, the practical stuff and tools and stories shared can help you."
Program attendee
"It is a great way to learn practical tools and to open yourself up to healing. This showed me I am not alone in my pain. I feel safe and secure after this retreat."
Program attendee
"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.
"They created such a safe space. As someone who often shied away from extended contact with people because I get overwhelmed, this made me realize I need to surround myself with a community of people aligned with my faith. Joey's ability to relate to our pain and make room for complex conversations was commendable."
Program attendee
"As an extremely private person, this challenged my thought process. I never thought I would get closure from some pain, and I always found group retreats strange. But this is much needed among young adults. We need a safe place to heal, to be heard, and to be guided to unite our pain with Christ."
Program attendee
"I feel more confident in my ability to keep moving forward and healing."
Program attendee
Endorsed by
"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
"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
Trusted by
Joey and Brigid Pontarelli
Hey, I'm Joey Pontarelli
My parents separated when I was 11 and later divorced. It wounded me in ways I didn't fully understand at the moment.
I struggled with emotional problems like anxiety, depression, and loneliness. To numb the pain, I fell into bad habits, which brought more harm.
I didn't believe that love could last, and for years I swore, "I will never get married." When I started dating, I felt incompetent at love and terrified of repeating my parents' mistakes.
Thankfully, I found lots of healing. Today, I've been married 8 years to my wife, Brigid. We have 3 kids, and while marriage and fatherhood haven't made life easier, they've made it far better. If I hadn't found healing, I would have missed all of that.
This program, built with our team and trusted experts, is designed to make healing simple, so you can build the love and relationships you've always wanted.
Podcast
Restored: Helping Children of Divorce
- ✓150,000+ downloads
- ✓Top 10% of all podcasts
- ✓100+ 5-star reviews
- ✓Ranked #18 in the divorce podcast category — and the only one for the children
How it works
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Join the early interest list
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Help us shape it
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