New 6‑Week Program for Young Adults
Heal the Wounds from Your Broken Family So You Don’t Repeat Your Parents’ Story
Whether your parents divorced, separated, or family life was very dysfunctional, this 6‑week program helps you heal those emotional wounds.
This isn’t therapy. It’s a guided process using research‑backed healing techniques to help you bring closure to wounds and live with more peace.
Spots will be limited when we open enrollment.
Why Unhealed Wounds Don’t Stay in the Past
What happened in your family was not small, and it doesn’t just disappear with time. Research shows that kids from divorced or very dysfunctional homes are far more likely to struggle in all kinds of ways as adults.
You might see it in yourself:
You feel like marriage is unattainable for you, or that love never really lasts
You’re more likely to struggle in romantic relationships, repeating the same unhealthy dynamics over and over
Conflict and closeness trigger a lot of fear and hesitation
You struggle or have struggled with anxiety, depression, or loneliness, even when things are “fine” on the surface
You fight low self‑esteem, or feel like something is wrong with you
You cope with pain through numbing, bad habits, or addictions that you’re not proud of
You worry you’re on track to repeat your parents’ mistakes, even if you can’t fully see how
This isn’t about scaring you. It’s about being honest: if we don’t face and heal these wounds, they don’t stay contained in the past. They leak into our health, our relationships, and eventually our own marriages and children.
“Pain that isn’t transformed is transmitted.” You deserve better. This program is designed to finally help you find healing.
By the end of this 6‑week program, you won’t have a perfect life or a magically fixed family. But you will have:
A clear map of your story
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 nowMore emotional stability
You’ll have processed key memories and wounds so they feel less raw, and you’re not constantly white‑knuckling your way through triggers
Healthier ways to handle pain
You’ll learn practical tools to respond to hurt, anxiety, and loneliness without numbing, self‑sabotage, or blowing up relationships
New patterns to replace old ones
You’ll identify a few specific unhealthy patterns you’ve been repeating and be given tools and resources to replace them
More hope about love and marriage
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
A starting point, not just a scar
You’ll leave with language, practices, and a simple plan you can keep using after the 6 weeks to continue healing, not just “have a nice experience and go back to normal”
What You’ll Walk Away With
The program is based on: research-backed healing techniques, ageless wisdom from the Church, evidence of what’s worked for people like you, and 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
This isn’t for people who want to stay on autopilot. It’s for those who are ready to take responsibility for their story and start building a better one.
Trusted by
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
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 feel 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. It led me to no longer struggle with emotional problems and to finally break free of the bad habits.
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.
Hey, I’m Joey Pontarelli
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