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Hi Krissy, Welcome to the community! I am so sorry there are reasons that led you here, but glad you decided to reach out. This community is filled with understanding members who will be supportive and validating. You are not alone. I did the denial thing, as well, before I found this community. Denial is a funny thing, as you convince yourself if you don't address it, it will be fine. Perhaps you were like me, and things weren't fine, you were just blaming other things. When I first arrived here, it was like a weight lifted off my shoulders. I found a place were I didn't have to ho

Hi physicsgirl and welcome. I am so sorry you have reasons to be here, yet glad you found us and decided to reach out. This is a truly supportive community with so many understanding, kind and validating members here. You are not alone. Take your time and look around the community. You may interact when and where you feel ready to do so. Wishing you the best as you move forward on the path of healing. Mary

Hi Katia and welcome. I am very sorry for the experiences that have brought you here and the struggles that you face. You will find this a supportive community with so many understanding and kind members. You are not alone. It's ok to be happy this place exists, yet not the reason why it exists. I think so many of us feel the same way but knowing that you are surrounded by others who "get it" can be a very relieving feeling. In that sense, it's great that this community was created for us. Feel free to look around the community and interact when and where you feel comfortable

Hi Sparkie and welcome. I am very sorry you have reasons to be here, but glad you have decided to reach out. You have found a supportive community with many understanding and kind members. You will find support, encouragement, and validation here. You are not alone. Feel free to look around and get a feel for the place. Interact where and when you are comfortable. You will find this a safe and healing place to be (we have a staff that monitors the site, so feel free to contact any of us or the on-site help desk, if you come across any issues). I wish you the best as you move d

Hi Jacqui, Welcome to AfterSilence. I am very sorry you have endured trauma and still face struggles because of it. You have found a very supportive community. I can't say enough of how kind and understanding our members are. We are glad you have reached out and decided to join. It's wonderful you have much support in your everyday life. There is never too much, so I hope you find this place a wonderful addition to your support system. There is something to be said about interacting with others who have walked similar shoes. Take your time and look around...jump in when you are ready

Hi peace_lily. Welcome to AfterSilence. I am very sorry for the trauma you've endured and the struggles that you still face. It is unfair and undeserved. You did find a supportive community with so many wonderful people. You are not alone. It seems you have taken many positive steps in order to try moving forward in your healing journey. Be proud of yourself for what you've accomplished. I understand how you say that you have trouble finding therapist who understand. Some may not be trauma qualified, and most are not survivors. Most, I believe, have a kind heart that do want to help

Hi Layla and welcome. I am very sorry for the trauma you've experienced, both in childhood and as you become older. No abuse is ever ok and I hope you know that you deserved so much better. You have found a very supportive community with many understanding and kind people. You are not alone. I'm sorry for the struggles you face. I wish so that we didn't have to go thru them, in addition to what we've already have gone thru. Sadly, it's not the way it works. Healing is possible, but it takes time and patience. Hoping you find some healing steps here. You have a nice array of hob

Hi Kayla and welcome. I am very sorry you have reasons to be here but am glad that your T suggested a community that offers support. We do offer not just support, but encouragement, validation, and that place where others do really hear you, which will helps make one not feel so alone with what they've been thru. It truly is a safe and healing place to be. Feel free to look around and interact where you feel comfortable. We are here for you and glad you had the courage to reach out. I wish you the best as you begin to take steps foward on this journey we call healing. Mary

Hi Jess and welcome. I am very sorry for the trauma you have experienced and the struggles you have faced. It was wrong for anyone to hurt you in any way. This is a supportive community with understanding and kind people. Please know that you are not alone. Relationship struggles are far too common among survivors, so many of us can relate. Some have moved in the right direction and hopefully they can share ideas and encouragement to you. Please note, as well, we are not a site that encourages or endorses members to find romantic interests here. We are about supporting, encouraging,

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I'm glad you have received support from family and friends. The ex...well some don't understand or want to understand. In your case, it may have been meant to be, now that you have someone who supports and loves you much better. I cannot thank you enough for wanting to and joining and serving with honor.

Hi there, Marinelady and welcome. I am so very sorry for the trauma you encountered while serving our country. I highly respect your gift of serving; I can say far less for the 5 guys who hurt you and tarnished the reason why they joined. I am truly glad justice found its way and they are held accountable but do know the path of healing still takes time. I'm glad you have found support thru the VA and Wounded Warrior Project and I hope you can now include us as some of your supporters. This community is very supportive...with so many understanding and kind members. We stand alongsid