forestmistheather

Hey confusednotokay, Welcome to AS. I'm glad you found us, but sorry you have reason to be here. You'll find lots of people who you can relate to on here (sadly!). We each have our own story, but we are all survivors. And there is definitely no blame. We're just here to support each other as best we can. I too was raped, and for a lot time I blanked it out. It took several discussions with a T (therapist - often shortened to T on this site) to tell me I wasn't going mad and it was actually rape. So I can relate to you. See you around the boards. Forest x

F*ck you. Go to hell.

Hey, Welcome to AS. I'm sorry you have reason to be here, bu I'm glad you found us. It is daunting when you first post, but it'll get easier. Everybody's super friendly. Hopefully I'll see you around the boards! Take care, Forest x

Hey, welcome to AS Funnyface, I'm Forest, you'll see me around the boards. This is a super friendly and supportive forum. I'm glad you found us, though I'm sorry you have a need to be here. Well, hope to see you soon! Forest x

Welcome to AS Clayton. Everyone here is really supportive. Take your time looking round the forums. I hope things work out for you with the job. Whatever happens try not to stress over it. That only makes things worse. Sending you safe hugs, Forest x

Hi @Akela, Welcome to AS. I'm sorry you have reason to be here, but I'm glad you found us. Everyone's super supportive here. Take your time looking around the forums and join in whenever you're ready. Hope to see you soon!

Hi Pat, Welcome to AS. I'm glad you found us, but I'm sorry for what brought you here. I'm a university student too! I'm studying genetics though. It can be a great distraction! Everyone here is very supportive so hopefully I'll see you around the boards. Forest x

Hey turtledove, Welcome to AS! I'm so glad you found us. Though I'm sorry you have cause to be here. Everyone's very friendly and supportive here so hopefully we'll see you around the boards. Take care, Forest x

Hi, Just thought people might be interested in seeing this video on consent by Thames Valley Police (UK). Here's the link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZwvrxVavnQ

Hi Rocinante, Welcome to AS. I'm sorry you have reason to be here, but I'm glad you found us. Everyone's super friendly. You'll find lots of info on the different boards. Okay, hopefully, I'll see you around the boards! Forest x

Although I'm sorry you have to be here, I'd just like to say welcome back! It's great to see you. Hopefully we'll see you around the boards. Forest x

Hi TickerTape, Welcome to AS. It can be overwhelming taking that first step. But everyone here is super friendly and supportive. I'm sorry for whatever has brought you here. But I hope to see you around the boards soon. Take care, Forest x

Welcome to AS Coben. I'm sorry you have reason to be here. But you'll find everyone really supportive. Hopefully we'll see you around the boards. Take care, Forest x

Hi, Welcome (back) to AS. I'm so sorry you have a reason to be here. Please don't beat yourself up. The recovery journey is not linear. There will be good times and there will be bad times. We just have to learn to ride the waves as best we can. Coming here and chatting with people is a great coping strategy that you can add to your arsenal. Take care, Forest x

Welcome to AS - I'm sorry you have a reason to be here. But you absolutely belong. Coersing someone into something sexual is abuse. We don't compare - everyone's story is equally valid. Sitting with you as you begin to work through this. Forest x