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Hi Cosmetique, I'm glad you've joined After Silence. I'm sorry for what you've had to endure, but glad you're here, and working on your healing. Breaking your silence is a huge and important step. I'm positive you'll find AS to be a great place to communicate with others who have survived similar traumas. If you have any questions, feel free to message me. I will see you around the site.

Hi ArianC, I'm glad you've joined After Silence. I'm sorry to hear that you're having a rough time, but hope that as you heal, you'll take comfort in the fact that you're not alone, and many of us can relate. Sometimes, just knowing others understand how you feel can make a world of difference. If you have any questions, feel free to message me. I look forward to getting to know you over time.

Hi TBC, I'm glad you've joined After Silence. I can relate, we all need a little support at times, eh? I hope you find plenty of support and compassion here at AS. If you have any questions, feel free to message me. I look forward to seeing you around the site.

Hi Teri, I'm glad you've joined After Silence. I'm confident you will find plenty of support and understanding here. I'm glad you've had a look around, and are familiarizing yourself with the site. If you have any questions, or just want to talk, feel free to message me.

Hi Laura, I'm glad you've joined After Silence. Thanks for sharing a bit about yourself, and allowing us to welcome you. I'm hoping to try snowboarding this winter. I think it's great that you want to be a therapist for teenagers who've suffered trauma. If you have any questions, or need someone to talk to, feel free to message me. I look forward to seeing you around the site.

Hi Sarah, I'm glad you've joined After Silence. I'm sorry that you've been assaulted, and can understand the challenges and fears when facing the legalities. I hope you find plenty of support and compassion here at AS. If you have any questions, feel free to message me. I'll see you around the site.

Hi eeeek, I love your username! I was nervous when joining too, but hopefully you'll find you fit in here in no time. If you find yourself getting lost, just let me know by sending me a message, and I'll help you out. I look forward to seeing you around the site, and am glad you've joined After Silence.

Hi Kim, I'm glad you've joined After Silence. I was afraid when I first joined too, but feel safe and comfortable here now. I hope you come to feel the same in time. Take your time, and know that you don't have to share anything that makes you feel uncomfortable. It's completely optional. If you have any questions, feel free to message me. I look forward to getting to know you over time.

Hi Browneyes, Welcome to After Silence. I'm glad you've joined. I hope you find plenty of support and compassion here. If you have any questions, feel free to message me. I'll see you around the site.

Hi Manda, I'm glad you've joined After Silence. I'm so sorry about what you've had to endure for the last year, and in your childhood. It's natural for sexual assault to trigger past abuse. The feelings surrounding having your control taken from you are the same. I hope you find lots of support, comfort, and understanding here. You don't have to wear a mask, and pretend all is well here. We truly understand. As you begin to heal, you won't be alone. If you have any questions, feel free to message me. I look forward to seeing you around the site.

Hi Jodie, I'm glad you've joined After Silence. I can totally relate to longing for a place in which to finally fit in. I've found that through the support, information, and compassion I've received here, I'm learning to accept and appreciate who I am. This has had a profound impact on "fitting in". I hope you also find plenty of support and personal growth here. If you have any questions, feel free to message me. I look forward to seeing you around the site.

Hi April, I'm glad you've joined After Silence. It's awesome that you're working now on your healing. It can be pretty overwhelming after breaking your silence, and I hope you find plenty of support and understanding here. Well done on this positive step forward. If you have any questions, feel free to message me.

Hi Dublin, I'm glad you've joined After Silence. I think it's wonderful that you've taken your traumatic experiences, and turned them into knowledge and comfort for others. If you have any questions about the site, feel free to message me. I look forward to getting to know you.

Hi blurryeyes, I'm glad you've joined After Silence. Thanks for allowing us to welcome you. If you have any questions, feel free to message me. Take care, and I'll see you around the site.

Hi Tokyosun, I'm glad you've joined After Silence. I hope you find answers to many of your questions here. Please know you're not alone in being uncertain of how to label your trauma. Many others have at least initially questioned such things. The important thing is that you're here where you can get support and compassion. If you have any questions about the site, feel free to message me. I look forward to getting to know you as well.

Hi Silentchild, I'm glad you've joined After Silence. Thanks for posting here, and allowing us to welcome you. You did it right. If you find yourself getting lost, or have any questions, feel free to message me. I look forward to seeing you around the site.

Hi Low, I'm glad you've joined After Silence. My therapist also recommended AS to me. I've found our community to be very supportive and helpful, and hope you do as well. If you find yourself getting lost, or just need a friend, feel free to message me. I look forward to seeing you around the site.

Hi Josh, I'm glad you've joined After Silence. I think it's great that you're so supportive of your wife, and wish more husbands were as well. Congratulations both on your marriage, and on your newborn. I can't even imagine how stressful it is with your son's prematurity. I'll be keeping him in my prayers. If you have any questions, feel free to message me. I look forward to seeing you around the site.

Hi KC, I'm glad you've joined After Silence. I'm sorry for what you've had to endure, but glad you're working now on your healing. I hope you find plenty of support and compassion here, as I have. If you have any questions, or just need a friend, feel free to message me. I look forward to seeing you around the site.

Hi Madoc, I'm glad you've joined After Silence. I'm so sorry to hear about what you've endured. I am so angry at the police for doubling your trauma! I hope you find plenty of friendly people who are supportive and understanding here. I sure have. If you have any questions, feel free to message me. I'll see you around the site.

Hi Nikki, I'm glad you've joined After Silence. I can totally relate to not having been a part of a message board before, as this was also my first. If you get lost, or have any questions, feel free to message me, as I'll be glad to help you out. I hope you find plenty of support and understanding here. I look forward to seeing you around the site.

Hi Wilhelmina, I'm glad you've joined After Silence. There are several other members who don't speak English originally, so don't worry. You seem to be quite fluent, which is great. I hope you find our community to be supportive and friendly. If you have any questions, feel free to message me. Take care, and I'll see you around.

Hi Froggie, I'm glad you've joined After Silence. I can totally relate to being sick of being thought of as a victim! You're among survivors, and those who support them. Thanks for sharing a bit about yourself. If you have any questions, feel free to message me. I'll see you around the site.

Hi Heart, I'm glad you've joined After Silence. Thanks for sharing about yourself, and allowing us to welcome you. I'm also owned by a cat! I think it's awesome that you're ready to work on your healing. If you have any questions, or just need someone to talk to, feel free to message me. I'll see you around the site.

Hi Cherryblossom, I'm glad you've joined After Silence. I'm sorry to hear that you're having to cope with the perp's presence and visits. I'd be scared too! Fortunately, the majority of the threads here (except those labeled PUBLIC) are only readable by registered members. Take your time, and know that you don't have to share anything that makes you feel uncomfortable. I also hope that as you heal, you begin to regain your sense of safety. If you have any questions, feel free to message me. I look forward to seeing you around the site.