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Although GBV is widespread among forcibly displaced women globally, limited research has investigated how survivors appraise and manage the stress of these experiences over time and within changing displacement contexts. Guided by Lazarus and Folkman\u2019s transactional theory of stress and coping, the analysis identifies a wide range of strategies. Emotion-focused approaches include caring for children, acceptance, crying, religiosity, silence, avoidance, and self-care. Problem-focused strategies encompass social and community support; reliance on marital or partner relationships; access to medical and mental health services; participation in skills training; support from host communities; and efforts to adapt economically and culturally. Data were collected through quota and snowball sampling and analyzed using thematic analysis. 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