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

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.

11/11/2025

You’ve probably heard the saying, “Time heals all wounds.” While some time and distance from past hurts can help reduce some pain and distress, in truth time alone often is not sufficient for healing. This is especially true when it comes to traumatic experiences, such as facing abuse in a close relationship.

Our Pathways for Supporting Survivors Model includes 6 commitments that survivors (and their supporters) can make to facilitate healing and recovery from past abuse. The very first Commitment is Intentionality, in recognition of the typical need to be intentional and thoughtful when it comes to taking steps toward healing.

Learn more about the Commitment of Intentionality and the other parts of the Pathways Model by visiting https://www.sourceforsurvivors.info/about.html.

11/04/2025

The journey of healing from a past abusive can be a long, complicated one. It can feel unfair to even be on the healing journey from experiences of abuse that survivors wouldn’t have chosen. Despite these challenges, healing *is* possible, and survivors can move toward a more positive future.

An important first step toward healing is making a commitment to being intentional about our healing processes. That’s why Intentionality is the first Commitment in our Pathways for Supporting Survivors Model that is the framework behind The Source for Survivors. You can learn more about this framework here: https://www.sourceforsurvivors.info/about.html.

Over the coming weeks, we’re starting a new social media series to explore the importance of intentionality in the healing process, what intentionality might look like, and ways that survivors can foster intentionality as they heal and recover from past abuse. We hope this series will resonate with you and offer inspiration along the journey, whether it’s your own healing process or that of a survivor in your life.

10/30/2025

"Each person's journey in recognizing and addressing abuse is unique and unfolds at their own pace. It's important to practice patience, set healthy boundaries, and prioritize self-care throughout the process of supporting someone who seems to be involved in an abusive relationship."

Read more: https://www.sourceforsurvivors.info/communityblog/supporting-someone-who-doesnt-recognize-they-are-in-an-abusive-relationship.

10/28/2025

Question: “Someone I care about seems to be involved in an abusive relationship, but isn’t acknowledging it. What should I do?”

Answer: It can be challenging to support someone who you believe is in an abusive relationship but who doesn’t seem to be aware of the extent of the abuse or the danger they might be in.

This situation often leaves supporters feeling concerned for the survivor’s safety, both physically and emotionally, yet unsure of how best to help them when they don’t see the relationship the way we do.

A gentle and supportive approach is so important. Whenever possible, provide information about national and local support services, hotlines, or counseling options without pressuring them to take immediate action. Let them know that they have options and that support is available whenever they're ready to seek help.

Read our full blog post on this topic for more information here: https://www.sourceforsurvivors.info/communityblog/supporting-someone-who-doesnt-recognize-they-are-in-an-abusive-relationship.

10/23/2025

"Financial abuse can take many forms, but at its core, it’s about power and control…No matter what you’ve experienced, you deserve financial stability, empowerment, and a future free from abuse."

Read more: https://www.sourceforsurvivors.info/survivorsblog/understanding-types-of-financial-abuse.

10/21/2025

Financial abuse is a complicated form of intimate partner violence that is all too common for survivors to experience. Many different types of financial abuse can impact survivors, including the following: Emotional, Psychological, and Verbal Financial Abuse; Financial Control, Isolation, and Withholding; Deliberate, Harmful, and Potentially Illegal Financial Acts; and Interference with Career and Education.

Learn more about financial abuse within the context of intimate partner violence at https://www.sourceforsurvivors.info/survivorsblog/understanding-types-of-financial-abuse.

For more information on the general topic of financial abuse recovery, including our book on this topic, please visit: https://www.sourceforsurvivors.info/financialabuse.html.

10/16/2025

Did you know that The Source for Survivors is based on an overarching framework, The Pathways for Supporting Survivors Model, which outlines 6 Commitments that can play a powerful role in empowering survivors on their unique journey.

These 6 Commitments are as follows:

* Being Intentional
*Prioritizing Safety
* Taking a Long-Range View
* Making Steps Forward
* Reflecting
* Paying it Forward* (*This commitment is always optional for survivors.)

Read more about the Pathways for Supporting Survivors Model by visiting the following website: https://www.sourceforsurvivors.info/survivorsblog/introduction-to-the-pathway-for-survivors-6-commitments-for-triumphing-over-abuse.

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