When abused mothers lose control of their own lives, they often reclaim it through strict parenting, emotional manipulation, or overprotection—continuing a cycle of trauma. Explore how domestic abuse impacts moms, the hidden costs on children, and how to start to break free from generational patterns of control.

Maya spent her life trying to be “good”—a good wife, a good daughter, a good survivor—until she realized that goodness was just another form of control, keeping her small and obedient. In breaking free, she unlearns the need for permission, silences the lingering voices of doubt, and steps fully into her power—not as a survivor, but as a woman who owns her own life.