The Own My Life course is designed to enable you to take back control of your life after being subjected to abuse and control. This 12-week group course is a liberating experience, helping you to understand what has happened and to find yourself again.
"Sisterhood - you have to experience it to experience it, it’s like being among family, where no one expects anything from you, you’re just kindred spirits, together." - a previous attendee
You can find more resources and read more about the course from the creators (who trained us) here.
Who is it for?
This course is specifically designed for and delivered to women who have been subjected to abuse.
You can join the course if you are still in a relationship with or in contact with someone who has hurt you, as long as you have a safe, private place to join the meetings without being overheard or disturbed.
You can join the course if what was done to you happened a long time ago - there is no time limit on this.
You can join the course if you're not sure whether what you've experienced is abuse or not - sometimes it can be difficult to label, but this course might help you figure that out.
What does the course look like?
This course delves into what abuse is, why someone chooses to abuse others, why it has the effect that it does, ways to stay safe and reclaim your life.
The space we aim to create is one of sisterhood, support and liberation. The sessions will be a place where you can show up as you are, you don't need to pretend to be anything other than who you are, and you will be received with love and acceptance.
We are currently delivering the Own My Life course 3 times a year on Zoom.
Each course runs for 12 weeks, plus a shorter intro session.
Each session is 2 hours long with breaks throughout.
Every woman receives a Own Your Story journal to use during and after the course.
We cap the group numbers at 10 women to make sure everyone gets a chance to participate fully.
This course is a women-only, confidential space, facilitated by either Elle or Amy.
We also offer 1:1 support sessions outside of the course meetings for you to process anything that comes up for you along the way.
When is the next course?
We are currently taking sign-ups for the next round which is starting at the end of November 2026. If you would like to join this course, please fill out this form.
If you are interested in the course but are not ready or able to join the upcoming round, you can fill out our Expression of Interest form and we will keep you informed about future courses.
Is there a cost?
We currently have funding from The National Lottery and The Co-op Live to deliver the Own My Life course, so there is no fee. However, if you would like to make a donation and you can comfortably do so, you're welcome to do that here.
If you have any questions or you would like to chat before signing up, please email us: hello@allsistershere.com