Capulet

Welcome to AS, @justwanttoheal!!

Hello, @Purpletulip, and welcome to After Silence!! I am sorry you have reason to be here, but am hopeful that being among others who understand will bring you peace, comfort and healing. Best wishes, - Capulet

Welcome to After Silence, @CupcakesAreGreat - I hear you loud and clear on the online platform being ideal vs. an in-person group. Though I wish there were more options for an in-person gathering once per week where I live, I must admit I do much better when there's anonymity and zero pressure. Take your time looking around and jump in whenever you are comfortable. Best wishes, Capulet

@jazz101 - thank you ❤️ I appreciate that. Sometimes it's hard to see all the progress we've made, but hearing it from others is a nice reminder. To heal is a long, grueling journey but I know you have it in you, and am rooting for you!! @behindthesehazeleyes - I know I wrote them, but those words still stick with me, too. I was there, I lived it, yet there's so MUCH that I really didn't process at the moment, and so much that I'd spent years tip-toeing around, just so I didn't have to deal with them in the moment. Unfortunately they don't disappear and it seems the only way to get th

Welcome, Sunshine! I'm pleased to see you here, though I wish it were under better circumstances. You are among many others who understand the struggles associated with healing from sexual trauma and you will make many connections here. You're not alone! Wishing you all the best, - Capulet

Good afternoon! If you are a new/recent registrant to After Silence, please note that we are experiencing some difficulty and glitches with the sending out/returning of validation emails. It is very important that we validate that your account has a working email attached to it before we can process your approval. If your account has not yet been approved, it is possible you have been affected by this glitch. This is not your fault - it's a software issue that likes to pop up every now and then. We are working on a fix, but in the meantime, we are aware that some of you have been

Welcome to AS, @Nicky242 - though circumstances are not ideal, it is nice to see you here. I understand completely that reluctance to jump in, especially if you were in a tricky frame of mind when you first joined. What matters is that you are here now, and you are supported and definitely not alone. Feel free to browse our many areas and post when and where you are comfortable. You should soon hear from a member of our Newbie Support Team with some helpful information - until then, I am just a holler away if you have any questions or concerns! Best wishes, Capulet

@Pink Sky - absolutely!!!! 😁 Thank you for pointing it out, too! Sometimes in order for a long-term difference to be made, we are needing feedback such as yours so that we can find ways to improve one’s experiences on the site. This is definitely something we could bring up to the developers to include with registrations in the future. ❤️

Welcome, @Pink Sky!! Although I am so sorry to hear of the circumstances that have led you to us, I am hopeful that the connection with other survivors who can relate to the struggles associated with healing will be helpful. I know it’s been a godsend for me! Please take your time looking around and feel free to jump in whenever you are comfortable! Best wishes to you, and congrats on taking this leap within your healing process!! Best, - Cap

Hello, @Pink Sky - we have actually had this question before and unfortunately, our software only offers the two options at registration. I know - in this day and age, there really, REALLY should be more flexibility when it comes to gender. I agree with you on that. Certainly something we can bring up at our next update but for the moment, that’s how it’s always been. Thank you for the article! If you wish to self-identify, there is a space on your profile that will show up underneath your username - I believe it says ‘rank?’ It will be a clear field where you may put a nickname, a

Hello @Sageharris - and welcome to After Silence!!! I'm so sorry to learn of the circumstances under which you've arrived, but am glad you're here and that we can be a healing resource for you. It makes a world of a difference to be among other survivors who understand. I'm very confident that you'll make some very good connections here, and you'll see that you're not alone. You'll soon hear from a member of our Newbie Support Team. In the meantime, know I am here to help if you have any questions about the site. Just give a shout. Wishing you all the best in your healing jo

Hi, @Andrea2603 - welcome back to AS! I echo all of those who have posted before me and hope that being here brings you peace, comfort and healing. Though the circumstances are not ideal, I am glad you're here. I can help you with merging your accounts. There is a message waiting for you in Help Desk. Would you check on that when you get a chance? If it's easier, you can send me a PM and we'll get that straightened out ASAP. Wishing you all the best, - Capulet

Welcome to AS, @Reika! Although the circumstances are not ideal, I'm glad you've found us. I am hopeful you can begin to heal now that you are surrounded by others who can relate and understand what you're going through. Thank you for the lovely bird photo! Wishing you all the best, - Cap

Hello, Nicole, and welcome to After Silence! Although we are not 'meeting' under ideal circumstances, I'm glad you are here. We are a great community to be part of. Though we all come from different walks of life, we all understand trauma. Like you, I held mine in/suppressed for several years before starting to deal with things. This site has been a true lifeline. I hope we can be the same for you. Again - welcome. Best wishes, Capulet

Hello @IamSTRONGER444 - it's lovely to meet you, though the circumstances are not ideal. I do hope that being here will bring you peace, comfort and healing. Take very good care, and if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to give me a holler. Best wishes to you, - Capulet

Welcome to After Silence, @Smiling! Wishing you healing and positivity! Best wishes, - Capulet

Well, folks… It’s been a minute? Or two? Or…like…six months? I have returned to this blog many times over the last six months with an itch to write. To vent, to yell, scream and cry on paper/screen. But, then, I’d close it out following an exasperated, ‘never mind.’ This is typical me, though. I tend to let things build up and then to sit down and write about it all will feel like a more daunting task because by then, there’s a lot that’s piled up and I’m more likely to be saying, ‘oh, yeah, and there was also THAT time….’ I suppose the moral of that story is to NOT stop tal

Welcome, @Zargax!! Although I'm sorry you have reason to be here, I'm glad you're here and I hope you are able to make some connections with other survivors. That has made all the difference in the world for me. Take care, and again - welcome. Best wishes, Capulet