Periagoge
Scenario

Why leaving harmful systems involves complex grief

Everyone says I should be proud of escaping my cult upbringing but I miss the certainty and community even though I know it was harmful.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Extracting oneself from toxic but familiar environments requires grieving both the harm and the meaningful elements that were intertwined.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Survivor identity?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.