For Women Rebuilding Life After Narcissistic AbusE
You Got Out.
Now It’s Time To Get You Back.
You’ve waited long enough
for your life to begin.
I’ll show you what nobody tells you comes next.
Then and Now
Right now, you’re piecing it together on your own.
Late nights wondering why you still feel stuck.
Wondering where the woman who used to laugh so easily has gone.
Because piecing it together alone is exactly what you’ve always done.
But doing it alone is how a few months turn into years.
Shifted Sisters gives you
what you’ve never had:
A clear path, guidance from someone who’s walked it, and women who understand without you having to explain.
Created by Margi Bowden, qualified counsellor, educator and life coach with 10 years in practice, and survivor of four decades of narcissistic abuse.
YOU ALREADY KNOW WHAT HAPPENED
Now You Want To Know How To Live For You
Now You Want To Know How To Live For You
You know you second-guess yourself.
You know yes comes out before no.
You know you put everyone else first.
You’ve read the books.
You’ve done the therapy.
But knowing what you do and being free of it are two different things.
And nobody gave you the steps.
How to catch the old pattern before it chooses for you.
How to find out what you actually want, now that it’s finally your turn.
And how to live it, one ordinary moment at a time.
That’s what The Freedom Shift™ is.
A roadmap you practise, one stage at a time.
THERE IS A REASON
The Relationship Ended.
The Rules Didn’t.
For years, you learned to:
Keep the peace.
Watch their mood.
Explain yourself.
Put your needs aside.
Question yourself before you question them.
Those patterns kept you safe.
So they still fire before you’ve had a chance to think, long after the relationship has ended.
What was learned through years of practice is changed through practice.
One small moment at a time.
WHAT WAITING COSTS
Time Passing
Doesn't Change The Pattern
You might be telling yourself you’ll deal with this later.
When things settle.
When you have more energy.
When you feel ready.
But these patterns don’t fade on their own.
They come with you.
Into the next conversation where you say yes and mean no.
Into the next friendship where you go quiet to keep the peace.
Into the next relationship, where you start orbiting around someone else before you even notice it happening.
Another year can pass like this.
Then another.
Still second-guessing.
Still explaining.
Still feeling like they’re in your head.
You didn’t get through all of that to keep living by their rules.
You’ve waited long enough for your life to feel like yours.
And you don’t have to feel ready to begin.
You just have to begin.
A CLEAR WAY FORWARD
The Freedom Shift™
Three stages. Three questions nobody ever asked you.
Stage One
The Survival Shift
Who am I?
Discover which parts of you are really you, and which you learned to survive.
Stage Two
The Identity Shift
Who do I want to be?
Reconnect with what you think, need and want.
Stage Three
The Living Shift
How do I live as her?
Bring it into everyday life, until it simply feels like you.
THE MISSING PIECE
Most Of Us Skip Straight To The Last Step
We try to build a new life, new confidence, a new relationship, while the old rules are still running underneath.
And then we wonder why it all feels so familiar.
Familiar isn’t the same as safe.
So the days pass. Then the months. Then the years.
Some women hold on to those old rules for a lifetime, without ever knowing they’re there.
Never quite stepping into the life they left for.
That’s why The Freedom Shift™ starts where it does.
First, you see the pattern. Then you find yourself. Then you live it.
That’s what we do together inside Shifted Sisters.
Somewhere Along The Way, Your World Got Smaller
Some friends drifted. Some took sides.
Family didn’t always understand.
Some days it felt easier to say nothing at all.
You Won’t Have To Explain Yourself Here.
Talk about what’s on your mind without explaining your whole history.
Share a small win with women who understand why it matters.
Give and receive encouragement as you try something new.
Build friendships over time, without pressure to share before you’re ready.
You Don't Have To Make Yourself Smaller To Belong
Start quietly if you like. Read, listen and join a conversation when it feels right for you.
what's included
Inside Shifted Sisters
I spent four decades searching for this path.
It didn’t exist, so I created it.
Now it’s yours to walk, one step at a time, with me beside you and women who’ve been exactly where you are.
THE PATH
The Freedom Shift™
Name the patterns running your life, and practise choosing differently.
Short audio lessons and activities that take you from recognising your survival patterns to living by what you want. New lessons open as you go, so it never feels like too much.
THE GUIDANCE
Monthly Group Coaching With Margi
Get help with what you're actually facing this month.
Bring the conversation you're dreading or the decision you keep circling. We'll work out your next step together. Camera off is welcome, and every call has a replay.
THE PRACTICE
Shifted Sundays + Your Weekly Email
Start each week knowing exactly what to practise.
One small focus, a short audio and an email showing you what to notice. Change happens in ordinary moments. This is how you catch them.
THE SISTERHOOD
A Private, Moderated Community
Somewhere you belong, at your own pace. Talk with women who understand, share what you’re noticing and support one another.
THE TOOLKIT
Tools and Exercises
Catch the pattern in the moment, not three days later.
Worksheets and reflection prompts that help you see what's happening while it's happening, and respond the way you choose.
how it works
What A Month Inside Looks Like
Every Sunday: a short audio and email with one small thing to practise.
Whenever suits you: your Freedom Shift™ lessons, on a walk, in the car, with a cup of tea.
Once a month: live coaching with me, or the replay.
Any day you like: drop into the Sisterhood, or just read.
No deadlines. No catching up. Nothing to “complete”.
Every small change becomes proof that you can trust yourself.
WHY I CREATED SHIFTED SISTERS
I Wanted My Life Back Too.
Margi Bowden
Qualified counsellor, educator, life coach and survivor of four decades of narcissistic abuse.
I’m Margi. I lived with narcissistic abuse for four decades.
When I finally left, I thought the hardest part was over.
I had found the courage to walk away. But I had no idea what came next.
I didn’t even know who I was anymore.
Then, working with survivors, I heard the same thing again and again.
“I understood what happened. I just don’t know how to feel like myself again.”
We had all done the hardest thing. We had left.
But nobody had shown us how to find ourselves again.
I found my way back. Today I’m loved in a way I once thought wasn’t meant for me, and I’m living the life I dreamed of for decades.
So I created The Freedom Shift™, the path I needed and couldn’t find.
And I created Shifted Sisters, so you never have to walk it alone.
You deserve to trust yourself again, and build a life that finally feels like yours..
FROM WOMEN MARGI HAS COACHED PRIVATELY
What Begins To Change When You Trust Yourself Again
"It sounds strange to say this out loud, but I believed I couldn't have a happy life without my husband in it. It's crazy how much my thinking has changed.
I still pinch myself when my new partner does kind stuff for me. I feel I deserve to be loved now.”
Lou D.
“People probably thought I had a pretty good life. But inside I was covering up so much misery. I was anxious all the time and doubted myself terribly.
Now I'm free and I haven't felt this good in years. More peace. More confidence in myself.”
Sash R.
“I can’t describe how much freer I am. So less scared, less fearful, more relaxed, more connected with loved ones and associates. More present. More confident in my abilities. Thank you again, Margi.”
Meagan M.
"It sounds strange to say this out loud, but I believed I couldn't have a happy life without my husband in it. It's crazy how much my thinking has changed.
I still pinch myself when my new partner does kind stuff for me. I feel I deserve to be loved now.”
Lou D.
“People probably thought I had a pretty good life. But inside I was covering up so much misery. I was anxious all the time and doubted myself terribly.
Now I'm free and I haven't felt this good in years. More peace. More confidence in myself.”
Sash R.
“I can’t describe how much freer I am. So less scared, less fearful, more relaxed, more connected with loved ones and associates. More present. More confident in my abilities. Thank you again, Margi.”
Meagan M.
"I walked out of my audition and they loved my performance, so did I. Margi, your coaching got me through that week and back into my integrated self. Thank you so much."
Emma K.
"I walked out of my audition and they loved my performance, so did I. Margi, your coaching got me through that week and back into my integrated self. Thank you so much."
Emma K.
“You are a strong force Margi. I'm already feeling better, more centred, and so much more myself. Your amazing insights and clarity have been invaluable. I feel like a new woman now. I love my life.”
Loretta C.
"I really appreciate how informed you are on narcissism. I wish I found you five years ago, but better late than never. I'm making huge changes now, that I never thought would happen.”
Beverley D.
“You are a strong force Margi. I'm already feeling better, more centred, and so much more myself. Your amazing insights and clarity have been invaluable. I feel like a new woman now. I love my life.”
Loretta C.
"I really appreciate how informed you are on narcissism. I wish I found you five years ago, but better late than never. I'm making huge changes now, that I never thought would happen.”
Beverley D.
OPTIONAL NEW-MEMBER SUPPORT
Start With Margi, One to One
Every new member has the option to book a private 30-minute session with Margi during their first month.
This focused session is designed to help you:
Identify what is keeping you most stuck
Clarify where to begin inside The Freedom Shift
Choose one manageable next step
Ask questions you may not want to raise in the community
Optional New-Member Session: $127
This session is not required to benefit from Shifted Sisters.
It is available for women who would like personal direction at the beginning.
ADD A PRIVATE SESSION →
Appointments are subject to Margi’s availability.
Every new member has the option to book a private 30-minute session with Margi during their first month.
This focused session is designed to help you:
Identify what is keeping you most stuck
Clarify where to begin inside The Freedom Shift
Choose one manageable next step
Ask questions you may not want to raise in the community
Optional New-Member Session: $127
This session is not required to benefit from Shifted Sisters.
It is available for women who would like personal direction at the beginning.
ADD A PRIVATE SESSION →
Appointments are subject to Margi’s availability.
CHOOSE THE WAY THAT FEELS RIGHT FOR YOU
Two Ways To Join Shifted Sisters
Both include everything: The Path, The Practice, The Toolkit, The Guidance and The Sisterhood.
best value + FREE session
Annual Membership
US $948 when paid monthly
US$627
12 months
Less than $2 a day, billed annually
PLUS: A free private 60-minute session with me (worth US$347), to help you see exactly where to begin.
Your session can be booked once your 7-day refund period ends.
Full refund if you cancel within 7 days of joining.
Monthly Membership
US$79
month
Everything included.
All five parts of Shifted Sisters,
for less than a coffee a day.
Cancel anytime before your next billing date.
IS SHIFTED SISTERS RIGHT FOR YOU?
This Community May Be for You If…
✔ You understand what happened, but you still don’t feel free
✔ You’ve done the therapy or read the books, and still feel stuck
✔ You want to rebuild yourself, not keep analysing them
✔ You doubt your own judgement and overthink every decision
✔ You feel lonely, but connection feels hard
✔ You want a clear path, at your own pace
What This Space Isn't Built For
✖Emergency or crisis support
✖ A replacement for therapy
✖ A place to diagnose partners or family members
✖ An unmoderated space for reactive posting
✖ A program that promises instant healing
TRY IT RISK FREE
7-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
Join for the year and take a full week to see if Shifted Sisters feels right for you.
If it doesn’t, just contact us within 7 days and we’ll refund your annual membership in full. You won’t have to explain yourself.
Prefer to go month by month? You can cancel anytime before your next billing date.
After 7 days, annual memberships are non-refundable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shifted Sisters therapy ?
No. Shifted Sisters is not therapy and does not replace professional mental health support.
It is a structured healing community led by a qualified counsellor and coach, designed specifically for survivors of narcissistic abuse and coercive control.
If you are currently in crisis or need individual clinical support, we encourage you to seek help from a qualified mental health professional.
What makes it different?
Everything else helped you understand your story. The Freedom Shift™ helps you stop living it.
Is it worth it?
Think about what you’ve already spent trying to feel like yourself again. The books, the courses, the sessions, the late nights searching for answers.
For $627 a year, less than $2 a day, you get a clear path, a weekly practice, monthly coaching with me, a community of women who understand, and a free private session with me to help you begin.
Most women choose the year, because real change happens over months, not weeks.
Prefer to start month by month? That’s $79 a month, and you can cancel anytime.
What if I've already done therapy or lots of healing work?
Many women inside Shifted Sisters have already worked with therapists, read books, listened to podcasts or completed other healing programs.
Therapy can help you understand what happened.
Shifted Sisters helps you understand what survival mode taught you and supports you as you begin rebuilding self-trust, confidence and connection in everyday life.
For many women, this is the missing piece.
What if I haven't left the relationship yet?
You are welcome here.
Many women join while they are still in the relationship because they are trying to make sense of what they're experiencing.
Others are preparing to leave, while many have already left.
You will never be told what you should do. This is a place to better understand yourself, rebuild self-trust and make decisions that are right for you, wherever you are in your journey.
What if I'm years out of the relationship but still feel stuck?
There is no timeline for healing.
Many survivors believe they should feel better simply because the relationship ended. But survival mode doesn't work to a calendar.
Whether it's been six months or twenty years, if you still feel anxious, disconnected, hypervigilant or unsure of yourself, this work is for you.
Do I have to participate/share?
No.
Many women arrive feeling cautious, overwhelmed or unsure whether they can trust themselves, or anyone else. That makes complete sense, and there is no pressure to share, participate or have everything figured out.
You can take part as much or as little as you like. Some women introduce themselves straight away and enjoy asking questions and joining conversations. Others quietly listen to the podcast, work through the framework and read community conversations for weeks before saying a word.
Years of narcissistic abuse can leave you feeling isolated and like nobody could possibly understand what you've lived through. One of the things members say most often is, "I finally feel understood."
You don't have to earn your place here. There is no expectation to post or share before you're ready.
You are welcome exactly as you are.
What if I don't have much time?
The Freedom Shift framework is audio-led and completely self-paced.
You can listen while walking, driving or doing everyday tasks.
There is no schedule to keep up with and no pressure to finish by a certain date.
You move at the pace that's right for you.
What happens when I join?
You'll receive immediate access to the Shifted Sisters community and Stage One of the Freedom Shift framework.
You'll also receive a welcome guide showing you exactly where to begin, so you never have to wonder what to do first. If you join for the year, you’ll also receive a free private session with me to help you see where to begin.
When are the live calls?
Monthly Group Coaching with Margi takes place on the first Wednesday of each month, Melbourne time.
🇦🇺 Melbourne: Wednesday 9:00 AM
🇺🇸 Los Angeles: Tuesday 4:00 PM
🇨🇦 Vancouver: Tuesday 4:00 PM
🇺🇸 Denver: Tuesday 5:00 PM
🇺🇸 Chicago: Tuesday 6:00 PM
🇺🇸 New York / 🇨🇦 Toronto: Tuesday 7:00 PM
🇬🇧 London: Wednesday 12:00 AM (Midnight)
🇳🇿 New Zealand: Wednesday 11:00 AM
Please note: Melbourne observes daylight saving time, so international times may change by one hour during parts of the year.
Can I cancel my membership?
Yes. Cancellation depends on the membership option you choose.
Monthly Membership – US$79/month
You can cancel your monthly membership at any time. Your cancellation will take effect at the end of your current monthly billing period, and you will continue to have access until then.
We do not provide partial-month refunds.
Annual Membership
You may cancel your annual membership within 7 days of joining for a refund.
After the 7-day cancellation period, your annual membership is for the full 12-month term and the annual fee is non-refundable. You will continue to have access to Shifted Sisters for the remainder of your 12-month membership
YOU HAVE CARRIED THIS ALONE FOR LONG ENOUGH
A Year From Now,
Your Life Could Feel Very Different
Imagine saying what you think without rehearsing it first.
Making a decision without needing someone else to approve it.
Saying no without spending the evening feeling guilty.
Feeling loved without making yourself smaller.
And making plans you’re excited about, because they’re finally yours.
You don’t have to change everything at once. You just need somewhere to begin.
You’ve already done the hardest part. You got out. Now it’s time to get you back.
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