This study explored the health perceptions of 19 female survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) who were receiving services at two domestic violence shelters. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with participants ranging from 30-90 minutes. The interviews were analyzed and coded to identify themes. The main themes that emerged were: 1) The complexity of moving forward from abuse and understanding its deep impacts, 2) Unaddressed mental health issues, lack of support, and barriers like fear, finances, and lack of awareness of resources, 3) Disrupted daily routines, lack of stability, and difficulty establishing healthy habits, and 4) Both positive and negative coping strategies utilized to deal with the effects of IPV. The study provides insight into the multifaceted