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We offer survivors & community supports a framework & tools for hope & healing in the aftermath of domestic violence.

12/23/2025

As you reflect on the ways that abusive relationship experiences have impacted your life, identify sources of motivation for your healing journey. Once you’ve identified these motivating factors, you can return to them later if there are times when you feel like giving up.

Knowing your “why” can help you create an intentional pathway toward your recovery and healing journey.

12/18/2025

You can feel love toward someone but still recognize that the most healthy step to take is to end the relationship.

Abusive relationships can give rise to very complicated feelings. On the one hand, survivors may feel love or care for their abusive partner. These feelings can exist even when hurt, pain, and fear are present.

It may feel strange to have both positive and negative emotions toward the same person at one time. You may wonder, “How can I both love and hate this person at the same time?”; or “This person can be so funny and makes me laugh, but they also really hurt me sometimes.” Give yourself permission to feel the full range of emotions that come up as a result of your experiences in the relationship.

If you feel confused or uncertain about how to navigate ambivalent feelings related to a past or current abusive relationship, consider speaking with a trained professional to help sort through your feelings and experiences. Visit https://www.sourceforsurvivors.info/resources.html to learn more.

12/16/2025

Abusive relationships are complicated because they often start off on a very positive note, and then the abusive relationship behaviors start to emerge over time, after a bond and feelings have grown between the partners.

The deep, intimate feelings between romantic partners can make it even more challenging to honestly evaluate the health and safety of a romantic relationship. This can make it difficult to recognize when a romantic relationship has become unhealthy or abusive.

The National Domestic Violence Hotline offers helpful resources for learning about abusive relationships at the following website: https://www.thehotline.org/identify-abuse/domestic-abuse-warning-signs/.

12/11/2025

“Every survivor possesses the strength and resilience to overcome the impacts of abuse and rebuild their lives.”

Read more: https://www.sourceforsurvivors.info/survivorsblog/healing-from-abuse-can-be-difficult-but-it-is-possible.

12/09/2025

“The wound is the place where the Light enters you." ~ Rumi

Remember that even your tender places can become places where you experience healing and strength.

12/04/2025

“Be intentional about creating an upcoming holiday season that honors your needs, safety, and healing.”

Read more: https://www.sourceforsurvivors.info/survivorsblog.

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12/02/2025

The holidays can bring joy and celebration, but they can also bring up stress, loneliness, or painful memories. The holidays can feel especially complicated for some survivors of abusive relationships.

In today’s new Pathway for Survivors Blog post, “Navigating Holiday Stress as a Survivor,” we take a look at strategies to help you protect your peace, honor your emotions, and create new holiday traditions that feel healing and meaningful for you.

Read more: https://www.sourceforsurvivors.info/survivorsblog.

11/27/2025

“Even when the healing process feels difficult, remind yourself that you are capable, strong, and worthy of healing and wholeness.”

Read more: https://www.sourceforsurvivors.info/survivorsblog.

11/25/2025

Sometimes the journey of healing from abuse means facing tasks we’d rather avoid, such as communicating with an abusive ex, going to court, or documenting harassment. These moments can feel tiring and unfair, yet they’re often necessary steps toward recovery.

Today, we’ve got a new Pathway for Survivors blog post, “Doing the Things You Don’t Want to Do Along the Healing Journey.” This post offers some practical strategies to approach difficult moments with greater clarity and confidence.

Read the full post here: https://www.sourceforsurvivors.info/survivorsblog.

11/20/2025

Be intentional about seeking out the help and support you need as you navigate your healing journey. Surround yourself with people who will encourage you and validate your feelings and experiences. Set and maintain healthy boundaries to limit the influence of people who are judgmental or critical of you.

Remember that you are worthy of having a positive, supportive team around you during your healing journey.

11/18/2025

It’s natural to feel frustrated when navigating the lingering effects of an abusive relationship. Often, healing feels like it’s far off in the distance and isn’t coming quickly enough. However, survivors can heal and go on to thrive and live full, rewarding lives even after facing the pain of abuse.

If you are struggling to hold out hope that healing is possible for you, consider seeking professional support to help identify and overcome internal and external barriers to moving forward along your healing journey. Visit our website’s Other Resources section at https://www.sourceforsurvivors.info/resources.html for links to resources to connect with a trained professional in your area.

11/13/2025

Each survivor can heal along the right timeline for them. There are no set “rules” about how long the healing process can take. Be intentional about moving forward at a pace that feels comfortable and right for you.

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Greensboro, NC
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