Today is our Official Launch Day! Read the official press release here!

Today, the Source for Survivors is officially launching into the world! Of course, we've been building up the resources on our site and social media over the past couple months, but today we're making it official!

Read on for the official press release announcing the launch!

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Launching today: The Source for Survivors - A New, Comprehensive Resource for Healing from Past Relationship Abuse

Greensboro, NC: February is often thought to be the month of love, as Valentine’s Day brings love and romance to our minds (for better or for worse). Healthy, supportive relationships contribute positively to people’s quality of life and mental health. Unfortunately, however, for some people who have faced the dark side of relationships, the process of healing from past domestic and intimate partner violence can be a long and difficult one. 

This month, Christine Murray, a Professor in the UNC Greensboro Department of Counseling and Educational Development, is unveiling The Source for Survivors to offer tools and information to survivors of past abusive relationships to support them on their healing journey. The Source for Survivors (www.source for survivors.info) also offers guidance and resources for community supporters for survivors, including professionals and informal supporters like friends and family members. 

Abuse within intimate partner violence is unfortunately common in the United States. The CDC’s National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey showed that almost half of both women and men have experienced psychological abuse in an intimate relationship, and about 40% of women and men have experienced physical intimate partner violence.  Despite these staggering rates of intimate partner violence, “Many survivors of past abuse feel alone, isolated, and stigmatized because of the abuse they experienced,” says Murray.

Murray added, “I’m passionate about building The Source for Survivors because, through both my long-term work related to domestic violence and my own personal experiences as a survivor, I’ve seen how critical the need is for guidance and support for the healing process.”

The Source for Survivors offers a website, blog, and social media outreach, offering tailored content for survivors and their community supporters. Based on a simple framework, the platform introduces six commitments—intentionality, safety, a long-term view, deliberate steps forward, reflection, and paying it forward. These commitments can provide a roadmap for survivors and community supporters to navigate the journey towards healing.

The website features distinct sections and blogs for survivors and community supporters, ensuring relevant and valuable content for both audiences. Visit www.sourceforsurvivors.info to explore the comprehensive resources available. As a special offering, the website currently features a complimentary downloadable ebook, the Pathway for Survivors Mini-Journal. 

Stay informed about new resources, articles, and updates by following The Source for Survivors on Facebook and Instagram at @sourceforsurvivors.