18/08/2025
From a Group Home to True Independence
She’d survived abuse, endured control, and now just wanted to live her own way.
But when the system sees risk before it sees the person, who really gets to decide who gets the control?
Jen came to us as a new client. She’d survived abuse, spent years in a group home, and was now stepping into independent living for the first time, with trauma, complex behaviours, and a fierce will to live freely.
The system wasn’t ready for her, behavioural support was scarce, coordination was messy, and her exhausted father was still acting as her carer.
Supporting Jen meant unlearning what we thought we knew. Her trauma lived in every moment, not just her file. We had to navigate two systems, protect our team from burnout, and rebuild our entire approach to complex care.
We introduced clear boundaries: for Jen, for her father, and for our team. We created robust support systems that didn’t collapse under the pressure. We coached Jen through relationships, helped her build confidence, and slowly supported her father in stepping back while staying connected.
Progress was slow but real. Incidents reduced. Trust grew. And the team that stuck with her? They became part of her life, not just her roster.
We don’t back away when things get messy. If you’re navigating trauma, risk, or complexity, we’re more than ready for you. Give us a call.