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Welcome @mattzigzagu! I'm so sorry for what brings you here but I know you'll find lots of support and ears to listen and kind souls to hold space with you as you work on healing <3

Hi @Lauren23 I’m so sorry for what brought you here, you are welcome to message me anytime you want to talk best of luck, you are very strong for reaching out

why didn't you stop when I asked

I would stop blaming myself. I would be ok saying that *he* hurt me and not feel bad about that. I would accept that *he* was responsible for his actions and not carry that weight. I would be at peace with the fact that there was nothing I could have done. I would have more trust in relationships, and feel that I deserve to be loved. I would speak freely about my experience and not feel shame, because I would have nothing to feel ashamed of. I'm going to think about this more, I like where this is going

Why did you do it

I’m so sorry to hear this, I had a similar reaction once when telling a friend and it is devastating but it does get better, you are very brave and strong, it takes courage to reach out and keep trying, don’t give up xWaterlily

Hi @PenguinDance welcome! I had similar thoughts when I joined this site as well, I’m sorry for what brings you here I know you’ll find lots of support however, and you are very brave taking this next step to heal <3 xWaterlily

Welcome to both of you @Bloom2B and @jaclyn_mouse89

Welcome @tshirt40! I'm sorry for what brings you here. This is a safe, supportive place to talk, and I don't think there's ever a time limit on trauma, it's just the nature of the beast that it comes back from time to time.

Welcome @BatChick98! I think it is wonderful what you are doing for your friend, support like yours is so valuable to healing

Hi @limetree welcome! I know you’ll find the support here you are looking for

Hi there! Welcome back we are glad to have you! I think that's awesome you are working so hard to heal, I am so sorry for what you went through. You'll find a lot of support here, take gentle care of yourself as you move forward and know there are many here that are happy to listen

Welcome to AS @danxing! I'm sorry for what's brought you here, but this is a place where you'll find people that understand what you're going through and will support you. Sending suppor and healing to you

Welcome @Pastel27! I’m sorry for what brings you here, but glad you found AS

Welcome @frog52!