Complex PTSD, Trauma, Narcissistic Abuse & Grief Survivors

*This meeting is for established members only*

You must attend a first timer meeting prior to attending.
Join our welcoming community of survivors for a safe space where you can share your experiences, gain support, and heal from the trauma of narcissistic abuse and codependency.
We will focus on maintaining and creating boundaries to keep you safe and increase your independence. This session will provide you with insight to move forward with resilience while connecting with others who understand your struggles, setting boundaries, learn how to prioritize your well-being as you work towards a brighter, independent future.

Hosted by: Kristy, a Trauma Informed and Licensed Therapist

Designed for first timers to our group meetings, this is a support group designed for people who are thinking about leaving, in the process of leaving or have successfully left a Narcissistic relationship.

*REGISTRATION AND ATTENDANCE AT THIS GROUP PROVIDES YOU ACCESS TO UNLIMITED, COMPLIMENTARY GROUP SUPPORT. UPON ATTENDANCE YOU ARE CONSIDERED AN ESTABLISHED MEMBER AND CAN SIGN UP FOR ANY OF OUR MEETINGS*

DESCRIPTION: The first half hour of the meeting will consist of us introducing ourselves, providing a brief description of our group and how it operates and then advising you of our rules and regulations. The last half hour of the meeting, each member will be provided time to introduce themselves and advise what they are looking for from the group so that we can advise you the best support meeting in our network for your individual needs and circumstances. For safety and security, CAMERAS MUST BE ON DURING THIS MEETING.

*NOTE: You are responsible for making sure your Zoom settings work prior to the meeting. Please check your settings and give it a trial run before your attendance.*

AGENDA: Grab a coffee, ice cream or wine and join people who have been through or are going through leaving a Narcissist. This group is meant to provide support to those who feel alone, unsupported and misunderstood. Leaving a Narcissist is NEVER easy and hearing others' stories whatever stage of their journey is healing. If you feel comfortable sharing your story, please do, but if not, come and listen and know you are not alone. Everyone will get a chance to share, so I'm limiting the amount of attendees.

FEE: $30. This cost is designed to ensure attendance for first timers. Our regular group meetings are free of charge. If this group appears to be a good fit, you can join any of the free meetings, special event meetings and monthly support meetings upon invite.

Please note that if you fail to attend the event and no-show, this fee is non-refundable as we are holding open a spot for you and have alotted time for your share. If you cannot make the event due to an unforeseen circumstance and can contact us BEFORE the event takes place, we can fit you into an upcoming meeting as long as this is communicated to us beforehand

YOUR ORGANIZER: I know how hard it is to 'get out' - 20 years ago, I successfully cut out my narcissistic mother using no contact and 'grey rock' to much success. Since then, I've raised three awesome kids, got a law degree and wrote two books. I felt successful, happy and ready to move on from a fairly normal 13 year marriage when I got into an intimate long distance relationship with a narcissist. After a year of all sorts of abuse, I recently got out and can't believe I've let this happen in my romantic life. (I couldn't choose my parent, but I could choose my partner!) Looking forward to hearing everyone's story in a low-key online meetup.

THIS GROUP IS FOR FIRST TIMERS ONLY. PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS IF YOU HAVE ALREADY ATTENDED ONE OF OUR MEETINGS.

ALL ZOOM LINKS ARE SENT VIA EMAIL (WHATEVER YOU SIGNED UP FOR WITH MEETUP) THE MORNING OF THE MEETING. PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE YOUR SETTINGS TURNED ON TO RECEIVE EMAILS FROM MEETUP AS ALL OF OUR LINKS ARE SENT THIS WAY TO ALL MEETINGS*

**ONLY FOR ESTABLISHED MEMBERS**

This session will focus on coping strategies for trauma survivors, offering support for victims of domestic violence, adult survivors of child abuse, and those navigating narcissistic abuse recovery. Experienced speakers will delve into topics like emotional trauma, PTSD, healing from abusive relationships, and the struggles faced in day to day life. Gain insights on narcissism awareness, healthy living practices, and ways to overcome the impact of breaking trauma bonds developed during abuse. Whether you are going through a divorce, getting over a breakup, or struggling with codependency issues, this event is designed to provide a safe space for growth and healing. Connect with fellow survivors, share your story, and learn valuable tools for moving forward on your journey towards empowerment and resilience.

About Host:
I was in a 15 year toxic, abusive relationship with my ex for all of my adult life. When the cycle finally came to a stop, and he moved on, I felt like my world had crashed aroundme. The hardest question to answer was "what do you like to do?" I realized that I didn't know who I was anymore because for so long my likes were his likes, and my favorite things were his favorite things. I had given up every part of me to be able to be what he needed me to be. Something as simple as trying pickles on my burger was a re-learning expierence for me. I struggled finding my own identity, lost on who I wanted to be now that I could be whoever I wanted. But more importantly I felt completely alone and abandonded. That's when I found this group and was suprised to find that there were other people out there going through similiar situations, and relieved to know that I wasn't the crazy one in the relationship. Attending these meetings and being able to openly share my experiences with this group has made navigating thru life so much easier. Regaining my self-confidence, being able to hold my head up, and learning how to take my power back has been one of the hardest, yet most rewarding, things I have ever done for myself. YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

Rules:
1. You must have attended a first timers meeting in order to be able to attend
2. Raise your hand if you having something you would like to add/share with the group
3. Please be respectful towards each person as they share. No cross-talk, rude comments, abusive or racial slurs, or invalidating responses (this kind of behavior will get you dropped from the meeting)
4. Camera must be on AT ALL TIMES throughout the entire meeting (we don't necessarily need to see your face but your camera must be on. This is non-negotiable) Also, if you are not the one sharing please make sure your microphone is muted
5. Please do not reach out and message anyone from the meeting afterwards on your own time (if you would like to connect with anyone privately please message me first and I will reach out to the person on your behalf)
6. Be supportive to everyone in the group and be sympathetic to the fact that most people are in different stages of their healing process than you might be, and that's ok

~ZOOM links will be sent via email (to the email you signed up with) or through your messages on MeetUp the morning of!~

This is a support group for those who have survived an abusive relationship with a parent or caretaker and need support. Grab a coffee or a glass of wine and feel welcome to share your experience, this is an informal, supportive place to vent and talk.

THIS EVENT IS FOR ESTABLISHED MEMBERS ONLY. YOU MUST HAVE ATTENDED A FIRST TIMERS MEETING PRIOR TO SIGNING UP FOR THIS GROUP.

Your organizer - Ely
Raised by my narcissistic mother who only cared about grades, prestige, money, and looks, I spent my whole life trying to make myself worthy of the "investment" my parents spent on me until I discovered narcissism. Since then, I fought a hard battle going no contact with my narcissistic mother and discovering who I am independent of her.

Please be advised we require your camera to be on. You may turn it off if you need to step away/etc, but, for the comfort and safety of our group members, we need to see that you’re a real person and experience your body language.
Please take the time to review these points before joining:

1. I am not a mental health counselor, licensed counselor, doctor, or coordinator. I am simply someone who has had a similar experience to the people who meet in these groups. No advice or suggestions in here are to be taken as medical advice. Please see your physician before changing any medication routines, or before making any large life changing decisions. You may discuss coping mechanisms you have learned in a therapy group, or discuss medications that work for you, but be advised this is not medical advice, nor is anything in this group intended to be used for the purpose of a diagnosis or for treatment. Please consult a physician or a mental health counselor. This group is not a therapy group, it is a support group. If you are in dire need of help, suicidal, or in an unsafe situation, please contact your local police or helpline ASAP.
2. I am not an attorney. Nothing said or discussed by me, or anyone else in this group is to be construed as legal advice. We may guide you towards helpful legal resources, but we are not giving you legal advice. Do not take any advice pertaining to law enforcement, courts, any sort of restraining order, attorney references, legal resources, suggestions, etc. as true legal advice. It is simply a suggestion for you to have for your own personal use to make your own personal judgment as what is best for you and your situation.
3. Please remember that not everyone’s experiences are your own. Every one deals with things in different ways, every one copes in different ways, every one reacts in different ways, and every one finds solutions in different ways. Be polite to your group mates, please.
4. Solicitation is not allowed. We offer free resources from time to time. Members love posting informational videos regarding the topics discussed during our meetings and that is absolutely wonderful, we love sharing knowledge! But we will not entertain sales pitches for MLM products, classes, tools, therapy groups, medication, pamphlets, booklets, or any sort of products.
5. There will likely be mentions of all sorts of abuses and triggering topics. We will handle them with as much sensitivity as possible, but cannot control what other group mates say.
6. We encourage everyone to chat and talk and make friends outside the group if you feel comfortable, we love making new friends and broadening our support group! If you feel like you’ve made a connection with a group mate, please message me and I will approach them about exchanging contact information. We do not take kindly to messaging other members trying to push beliefs or information down their throats.