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Welcome @eitalianqueen to After Silence. I’m sorry for what brought you here but I’m happy you are here reaching out for support. Good job taking this step in your healing process. You are not alone and what happened to you wasn’t your fault. Take your time exploring and post when you are ready. If you have any questions feel free to message me.

Welcome @caitlyn. to After Silence. I’m sorry for what brought you here but I’m happy you are here reaching out for support. Good job taking this step in your healing process. You are not alone and what happened to you wasn’t your fault. Take your time exploring and post when you are ready. I hope when you get to counseling you find it helpful. My situation was not as bad as some but my abuse still affects me. Your feelings are valid and you are welcome here regardless.

Welcome @BeeSting to After Silence. I’m sorry for what brought you here but I’m happy you are here reaching out for support. Good job taking this step in your healing process. I'm sorry to hear your family doesn't understand. You aren't overreacting, your feelings are valid. You are not alone and what happened to you wasn’t your fault. Take your time exploring and post when you are ready. If you have any questions feel free to message me.

Welcome @cristina to After Silence. I’m sorry for what brought you here but I’m happy you are here reaching out for support. Good job taking this step in your healing process. You are not alone and what happened to you wasn’t your fault. Take your time exploring and post when you are ready. We have a teens and young adult survivors forum, perhaps you can find other college students there. Link is below: http://www.aftersilence.org/forum/index.php?/forum/95-teens-and-young-adult-survivors/ I myself graduated college in 2017. If you have a diagnosis of PTSD or a related condition you may be able to get disability accommodations through your college if you haven't already. Also remember most colleges have a counseling center if you ever feel you need some support. Anyway, If you have any questions about After Silence or anything else I mentioned feel free to message me.

Welcome @Maya20 to After Silence. I’m sorry for what brought you here but I’m happy you are here reaching out for support. Good job taking this step in your healing process. You are not alone and what happened to you wasn’t your fault. You are not to blame. You didn't make it up and your feelings are valid. Take your time exploring and post when you are ready. If you have any questions feel free to message me.

Welcome @littleheartsmile to After Silence. I’m sorry for what brought you here. It's understandable to be nervous to get a diagnosis of PTSD. I hope the diagnosis will be helpful for you. Perhaps it will provide some clarity. If you do get an official diagnosis you may be able to get disability accommodations at your university as well. Good luck with your studies! I’m happy you are here reaching out for support here. Good job taking this step in your healing process. You are not alone and what happened to you wasn’t your fault. Take your time exploring and post when you are ready. If you have any questions feel free to message me.

Welcome @Survive4 to After Silence. I’m sorry to hear you are still struggling with your past abuse but I’m happy you are here reaching out for support. Good job taking this step in your healing process. You are not alone and what happened to you wasn’t your fault. Take your time exploring and post when you are ready. If you have any questions feel free to message me.

Welcome @strong58 to After Silence. I’m sorry for what brought you here but I’m happy you you found us and are here reaching out for support. Good job taking this step in your healing process. You are not alone and what happened to you wasn’t your fault. Take your time exploring and post when you are ready. If you have any questions feel free to message me.

Welcome @Regenboog to After Silence. I’m sorry for what brought you here but I’m happy you are here reaching out for support. Good job taking this step in your healing process. You are not alone and what happened to you wasn’t your fault. Take your time exploring and post when you are ready. If you have any questions feel free to message me. I also volunteer with the LGBTQ population and love it.

Welcome @rj1130 to After Silence. You are in the right place. I’m sorry for what brought you here. My abuser didn't leave any bruises either but this doesn't make what you experienced any less valid. I’m happy you are here reaching out for support. Good job taking this step in your healing process. You are not alone and what happened to you wasn’t your fault. Take your time exploring and post when you are ready. If you have any questions feel free to message me.

Welcome @khake to After Silence. I’m sorry for what brought you here but I’m happy you are here reaching out for support. Good job taking this step in your healing process. You are not alone and what happened to you wasn’t your fault. I'm happy to hear you are in therapy. Those sound like some fun hobbies. I don't know Korean but have been trying to learn French. Take your time exploring and post when you are ready. If you have any questions feel free to message me.

Welcome @Dae to After Silence. I’m sorry for what brought you here but I’m happy you are here reaching out for support. Good job taking this step in your healing process. You are not alone and what happened to you wasn’t your fault. Take your time exploring and post when you are ready. If you have any questions feel free to message me.

Welcome @Navias85 to After Silence. You are in the right place. I’m sorry for what brought you here but I’m happy you are here reaching out for support. Good job taking this step in your healing process. You are not alone and what happened to you wasn’t your fault. Take your time exploring and post when you are ready. If you have any questions feel free to message me. I'm an animal lover too. I love your motto Not A Victim I'm A Survivor. Very empowering!

Welcome @MeganMe to After Silence. I’m sorry for what brought you here but I’m happy you are here reaching out for support. Good job taking this step in your healing process. You are not alone and what happened to you wasn’t your fault. Take your time exploring and post when you are ready. If you have any questions feel free to message me. Elephants are cool creatures. Good luck with your studies.

Welcome @MissTattoo to After Silence. I’m sorry for what brought you here but I’m happy you are here reaching out for support. Good job taking this step in your healing process. You are not alone and what happened to you wasn’t your fault. Take your time exploring and post when you are ready. If you have any questions feel free to message me. You have the right to share your story. For many people sharing their story is very healing. It allows people to be heard and acts as a way to take back power. There could be backlash though so I guess you'd have to decide if it's worth taking the risk. Also, consider if you are strong enough emotionally to handle any backlash should it happen. Though I tend to think sharing anonymously would be okay.