SociallyAwkward

You are welcome to use the forum as often as you want. Or just read and be with us in spirit as you have been doing. :)

Don’t be afraid to tell the truth. I know it’s hard, but there is nothing wrong with telling your story.

It can be helpful for people who don’t have friends or family, or can’t talk to friends and family and certain things. It can also be a good form of secondary therapy. I say secondary because an actual therapist would obviously be better. You can ask questions you can’t ask friends and family. The best way to start is simply reading posts and learning. That might help you get an idea of how to use the forum. Honestly, there is no wrong way as long as you follow the rules

I like your intro. Short and sweet but still says quite a bit. I’ll be your friend. I’ll add you to my follow list right now. You’ll find it’s pretty easy to make friends here. We all have the same goal after all. We all want to make friends with other people who won judge us. I was nervous when I was new. I think we all were. Don’t worry. I think you’ll fit in just fine.

I’m glad you found us. Take your time adjusting to the forums. Reading can be very helpful. welcome

Welcome healing is what we do. You’ve come to the right place.

I’m 34. I get it. When I first logged into this forum I was nervous and unsure of myself. There are more women here then men and I’ll admit it did make me feel out of place at first, but they have all been so kind to me. I love this forum. You chose a good group to join. welcome

Personally I am annoyed with whoever it was you were drinking with. How is it your fault when you should have been safe with friends? Please be nicer to yourself.

Therapy can be really really......REALLY hard. It helps to have a good therapist/councilor. Do you feel you are connecting well with this therapist?..... you don’t have to answer that. Just maybe something to think about. welcome

Welcome I’ve heard that it can be tough finding an in person support group. Not many available, and the ones that exist usually don’t have many people. I could be wrong. In fact I really hope I am. Personally I am not good with in person groups...... or in person anything. Period. Forums work better for someone like me.

You guys are hilarious. I wonder if secondary survivors can access the forum games? I’ll bet you both would have some great responses.

I love video games, but I’m a poor sport. I avoid games I’m bad at. welcome to AfterSilence. you may not be looking for support but we are still here for you if you ever need us.

I love video games! Such a perfect distraction to get my mind away from negative thoughts. welcome to AfterSilence

Oh wow. You do a lot. That’s impressive. I’m sure you’ll be a fine addition to our forum

Welcome to AS . It’s a really great forum with awesome supportive people I sometimes struggle with words.....actually it happens a lot. It will all come more natural as you write more, talk more, journal more, post more...... eventually over time finding the right words won’t always seem so difficult. It just takes I went through the same things. I wasn’t even sure if I was in the right place. i’m sure we will get along just fine.