Hi madmel and a very warm welcome to AS. I am so sorry that you suffered 8 years of abuse but I hope that now you have found AS you will find support for your depression, anxiety, and self harm. We are a very freindly, supportive site.
My name is Maddie and I am a member of the newbie support team. We are here to support new members as they settle in. If you have any quereis or questions about the board or site or need a bit of friendly support while you find your feet please feel free to contact me.
I look forward to getting to know you.
Best wishes
Maddie