To ask if anyone's done the freedom programme and then

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Gone on to have a healthy happy relationship afterwards?

I'm going to do it... I think. but just wondering if once you're in an abusive relationship you never quite get back to living healthy?

Yes I did it, it was helpful but I am a long way from fixed. Have discovered I prefer to be alone (apart from DD3). Have also gone off men to the point that the majority of them repulse me. Am sure this isn't 'normal' but i'm content and I think happiness is the thing to aim for in life however you achieve this.

My sister did it. I feel it made her too guarded to the point she won't let anyone in. She just got more and more guarded as time went along and everything was a red flag. It's sad as I'd like her to be happy and relax with men again but literally everything is a red flag she always finds something.

I didn't do the Freedom programme (I wish I'd known about it back then, my friend did it recently and it's been a huge support to her and also helped her come to terms with a lot). However, I wanted to offer you some hope. I was in a very abusive marriage, I was completely broken by the time I escaped, and thought I'd never be ok again. 4 years later I met DP, and he was amazing when I explained all my fears and worries. We're 6 years in with 2 more kids, and have the best relationship. We're equal, we love and trust each other, we respect each other and we build each other up. I never thought it would be possible, but it is.

Same as barefoofdoctor really.
Did the course. Opened my eyes a lot but also destroyed any trust in men as I realised how much abuse had happened where I didn't even realise it was part of the abuse.

Happily alone.