Release Resentment Workbook

Have you left a toxic relationship or survived narcissistic abuse, but the anger and bitterness won't let go of you? You took the brave step of leaving, yet you feel tethered to the past, constantly replaying incidents in your mind. That heavy weight you’re carrying isn’t a flaw—it's resentment, and it’s the unprocessed pain of feeling mistreated and violated. It was a protective shield once, but now it’s blocking the very healing and emotional freedom you deserve.

This compassionate, trauma-informed workbook is your guide to finally setting that burden down. It’s a gentle, step-by-step process built on the essential truth that releasing resentment is a gift you give yourself—it's not about excusing the abuser. It’s about choosing your peace.

What's Inside Your Guide to Emotional Freedom:

• Understanding Resentment: Identify why this normal trauma response is keeping you stuck.

• The Root Cause: Find the unmet needs fuelling your anger (fairness, safety, closure).

• Releasing vs. Repressing: Learn the difference between authentic release and harmful bypassing.

• Letter of Release Exercise: A cathartic exercise to express feelings without confrontation.

• The Power of Self-Compassion: Shift focus from their guilt to your own kindness.

• Practical Steps to Release: Use movement and emotional journaling to externalise chaos.

• The Role of Boundaries: Establish healthy boundaries to protect your newfound peace.

• Finding Your Own Closure: Create closure for yourself—no apology required to move forward.

You are worthy of a life that is light and free from the constant mental replay of old hurts. I know this struggle intimately—I walked this path myself after leaving a covert narcissistic relationship, and I built this guide based on that lived experience and my formal studies in Family and Domestic Violence.

Remember: Letting go doesn't mean what happened was okay. It means you refuse to let their actions control your present moment. You are stronger than you know, braver than you feel, and more deserving of peace than they ever let you believe.