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Welcome to After Silence, Louise; I'm glad that you have found this site for your new beginning. It's so difficult when we share with those around us, and they just don't get it. It's seems to be very difficult for someone who hasn't experienced abuse to truly understand its effects. Be assured that you'll find others here who get it...who understand and will help in supporting you. To form a support group like this, it might help to respond to other posts in the Welcome forum and become acquainted with others who are just beginning their After Silence journey too. Please feel free to mes

You no longer have power!

Welcome to After Silence, Stephmari! Gentle hugs...please never feel ashamed of the process of recovery you're going through. It's okay. We all progress at our own pace. I took longer. It was eight years before I even acknowledged that my abuse was just that, abuse; That realization began to occur after a major loss in my life. It's been eight more years, and I still have my struggles though I'm grateful for the progress I've made through much hard work. After Silence has been a safe, supportive, and understanding place to come when I've struggled with my walk down the path to life after

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Hi somochickenlady, It was 36 years ago; I was 8; It was attempted rape; It was interrupted; YET It shaped who I became; It still effects my life. In fact, it effects my life in ways I am still realizing. In my mind, I dealt with the thoughts and emotions caused by all that, but I talked about it with very few people. At 36, following my father's death, I imploded into panic and anxiety which I came to realize was rooted in that 8-year-old's experience. At 38, I decided to tell my mother about what happened as a child. She dismissed it by saying "that was a long time ago, and you ought t

Hi Kira, I'm glad you found After Silence, and I would like to officially say "Welcome." Taking that first step here can be frightening, but as you get to know other new members, I believe it will become a source of support and healing. I remember reading those "Welcome" forum posts so long ago. I didn't realize then how important it was to develop relationships with those other new members who were just beginning their After Silence journey. Seven plus years later, some of those people have become friends and are a part of my healing support system. I'm grateful for each of them! Take go

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Hi Claire, Welcome to After Silence. I can relate to what you said about keeping what happened private. I did for a very long time too. Talking to other survivors through this site helped in so many ways because they understood that abuse and its effects on life aren't a joke. I'm proud of you for reaching out for help as you journey down the path to recovery. Be gentle and patient with yourself, and I'm sure you will begin to get things sorted out within your soul! If you have questions about the forums or need assistance in anyway, please send me a message, and I will gladly do what I

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Hi Six, My name is Lynn, and I am a member of the New Member Support Team. I just wanted to take the time to say welcome to After Silence. I, too, found myself having to deal whether I wanted to or not...it is our minds' way of saying it is time to start to heal. I hope that you find comfort and healing as you visit here. I am glad that you have joined with us and look forward to getting to know you. If you need anything or have questions about the boards or how something works, please send me a personal message. I will gladly help in any way possible...also if you need someone to listen, l

Hi Courtney, My name is Lynn, and I am a member of the New Member Support Team. I just wanted to take the time to say welcome to After Silence. The "being still and dealing with" part can be hard. It is easier to stay in motion and activity to avoid what is within. I have been and often am still struggling with doing the same. I hope that you find comfort and healing as you visit here. I am glad that you have joined with us and look forward to getting to know you. If you need anything or have questions about the boards or how something works, please send me a personal message. I will glad

Hi AlinneaLee, My name is Lynn, and I am a member of the New Member Support Team. I just wanted to take the time to say welcome to After Silence. You indeed are not alone! I remember having the same reaction when I first came. I hope that you find comfort and healing as you visit here. I am glad that you have joined with us and look forward to getting to know you. If you need anything or have questions about the boards or how something works, please send me a personal message. I will gladly help in any way possible...also if you need someone to listen, let me know. Take care,

Hi Thistleflower, My name is Lynn, and I am a member of the Newbie Support Team. I just wanted to take the time to say welcome to After Silence. My abuse happened long ago as well and took many years to begin to deal with. Finding the courage to begin to reach out is a big step. I am proud that you have taken your first step here and wish you well as you travel further down your path to recovery. I hope that you find comfort and healing as you visit here. I am glad that you have joined with us and look forward to getting to know you. If you need anything or have questions about the boards

Hi johncl8, My name is Lynn, and I am a member of the New Member Support Team. I just wanted to take the time to say welcome to After Silence. I hope that you find comfort and healing as you visit here. I am glad that you have joined with us and look forward to getting to know you. If you need anything or have questions about the boards or how something works, please send me a personal message. I will gladly help in any way possible...also if you need someone to listen, let me know. Take care,

Hi LKShadow, My name is Lynn, and I am a member of the New Member Support Team. I just wanted to take the time to say welcome to After Silence. I hope that you find comfort and healing as you visit here. I am glad that you have joined with us and look forward to getting to know you. If you need anything or have questions about the boards or how something works, please send me a personal message. I will gladly help in any way possible...also if you need someone to listen, let me know. Take care,

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Hi TinyStars, My name is Lynn, and I am a member of the New Member Support Team. I just wanted to take the time to say welcome to After Silence. I hope that you find comfort and healing as you visit here. I am glad that you have joined with us and look forward to getting to know you. If you need anything or have questions about the boards or how something works, please send me a personal message. I will gladly help in any way possible...also if you need someone to listen, let me know. Take care,

Hi preciousandhonored, My name is Lynn, and I am a member of the New Member Support Team. I just wanted to take the time to say welcome to After Silence. I hope that you find comfort and healing as you visit here. I am glad that you have joined with us and look forward to getting to know you. If you need anything or have questions about the boards or how something works, please send me a personal message. I will gladly help in any way possible...also if you need someone to listen, let me know. Take care,

Hi Jolena, My name is Lynn, and I am a member of the New Member Support Team. I just wanted to take the time to say welcome to After Silence. I hope that you find comfort and healing as you visit here. I am glad that you have joined with us and look forward to getting to know you. If you need anything or have questions about the boards or how something works, please send me a personal message. I will gladly help in any way possible...also if you need someone to listen, let me know. Take care,

Hi SheilaP, I am a member of the Newbie Support Team and just wanted to take the time to say welcome to After Silence. I hope that you find comfort and healing here as you become part of our community. I am glad that you have joined with us and look forward to getting to know you. If you need anything or have questions about the boards or how something works, please send me a personal message. I will gladly help in any way possible...also if you need someone to listen, let me know.

Hi scoopy, My name is Lynn, and I am a member of the Newbie Support Team. I just wanted to take the time to say welcome to After Silence. I hope that you find comfort and healing here as you become part of our community. I am glad that you have joined with us and look forward to getting to know you. If you need anything or have questions about the boards or how something works, please send me a personal message. I will gladly help in any way possible...also if you need someone to listen, let me know.

Hi Hadassah, I am a member of the Newbie Support Team and just wanted to take the time to say welcome to After Silence. I hope that you find comfort and support here as you become part of our community. I am glad that you have joined with us and look forward to getting to know you. If you need anything or have questions about the boards or how something works, please send me a personal message. I will gladly help in any way possible...also if you need someone to listen, let me know.

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