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Hi JKT, welcome to Aftersilence! My name is Mandy and I am apart of the Newbie Support Team here at AS. If you need help navigating the boards or just need a listening ear please feel free to message me. When I first opened up it was through writing anonymously as well. I didn't know how to approach people and even until now I still reach out online. It takes time but you'll feel better knowing that no matter what you have a listening ear (s) out there! Manyd

I thought you could but I don't know anymore. I just tried from my Iphone and I wasn't able too. Let me find out for you

I sent it to both of you!

Hi Hurt1979, My name is Mandy and I am apart of the Newbie Support Team here at AS. My job is to help you settle in and answer any questions that you may have. How do you feel now? I understand how you feel...I felt like that too when I first joined..or even opened up about everything. I hope you can find the support and comfort here, that this place has given me. Mandy

Hi Somochickenlady, You know you shouldn't feel silly at all. Here we don't see anything as big or small - it's more about how it has effected you. Sometimes we all feel like we should be over it now, but it takes time. I hope you can reach out and get the support you are looking for. I'm sure you'll find it here If you need any help navigating around the boards or have any questions please feel free to send me a message. Mandy

Hi guys I've passed this along to John. I'll see what he can do.

Just to let you know I'm still waiting to hear from someone.

I've been having the same problem. I'll see if I can get someone to look into this.

Hi Katie, Welcome to Aftersilence I am a childhood sexual abuse survivor too. You know just coming on here and sharing that's a huge step. It's okay if you are not ready to disclose to anyone else. You've already made a step forward by making this post today. Mandy

Hi Jaime, Welcome to Aftersilence. I'll get that profile fixed up for you. If you have any questions at all please feel free to send me a message. Mandy

HI and welcome to Aftersilence, Sometimes I have those similar feelings. Mandy

Hi Megan, Welcome to Aftersilence. You know you have made effort- and this is it right here. By joining here you're taking one step forward. You'll meet people of all ages and people that went through something similar...who can understand you. I hope that this place helps you to take a step forward. Mandy

Hi Briar, Welcome to Aftersilence. I am a survivor as from child sexual abuse as well. I know it's not easy and all the mixed emotions that come along with it. I hope you find support here, and I hope this place can help you move forward. Mandy

Hi Jadedbylove, Welcome to Aftersilence. I think this is a great place to start to make changes to your life. Actually you're already making some by joining here. I'm glad you did, but I'm sorry for the reason you're having to come here. I hope that this place helps and gives you the support you need. Mandy

Hi Myheartsong, Welcome to Aftersilence. I love your username!! My name is Mandy and I am apart of the Newbie Support Team here at AS, so if you have any questions at all please feel free to send me a message. I hope to see you around the boards. Mandy

Hi Rosesmom, Welcome to Aftersilence The first time I came across this website I used to the same thing. I finally joined and have loved it since then. It's a great way to interact with others. I hope you find the support you are looking for on here. Mandy

Hi Deepblue, Welcome to Aftersilence. I'm sorry for how your family is. You know you're already a lot different from your parents. You're going to have a child and you are concerned about him or her. Which shows how much you care. I'm glad you found us and I hope you can find some support here. Mandy

Hi there, You're not alone on that. After so many years I've only managed to post a part of my story. It's hard. I've been there where I couldn't stop thinking about it. It's hard. Sometimes I've started writing a post and finished it and then I would end up deleting it. So take your time, we'll be right here:) Mandy

HI Welcome to Aftersilence. I'm sorry for what you experienced at the other forums. It wasn't right for them to do that. I hope that this can be your safe place where you can be heard and nobody invades your privacy. PS I couldn't even tell that English was your second language!! Mandy

Hi, I just posted in your other welcome post... I agree with what Becky said. Also if you just wanted to read around you could do that too until you are ready to post. Up to you:) We work at your pace here. SO you can take it as slow or as fast as you want to take it. Also if you have any questions at all please feel free to send me a message. It's my job to make you feel at home:) Mandy Newbie Support Team

Hi Lizbeth, Welcome to Aftersilence. Well first off you're reaching out on here and I think that's in the right direction. I also wanted to say that I believe sometimes we have to face our memories and deal with them instead of ignoring them. I ignored them for years and up until I started facing them I was miserable. But it does get better. It takes times, and it tough but it gets better. Mandy

Hi Whatnow, Welcome to Aftersilence. I too hope you find the support you are looking for on here:) Mandy

Hi Whatnow, Welcome to Aftersilence. I too hope you find the support you are looking for on here:) Mandy

Hi there, Welcome to Aftersilence I know it's tough dealing with things on your own. I had to do that for a very long time. I really hope that you can reach out on here and feel less alone. Mandy

Hi anon, You ARE a survivor. You're making it through. I think it requires so much courage to get out of drinking. It's not easy so I give you full credit. You're determined so I know you can make it through this. I hope you find the support you are looking for on here. Mandy