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If you want to see them in normal format as you're seeing this one, you just put your user name into the search box at the top of the main page and it will give you all of your own threads and threads you replied to Reyzl

Sorry to be the lone dissenting voice. Probably going to be unpopular but can only speak for myself .... I'm confused ~ I didn't think the relationships board was especially for anything sexuality related. The caption thing as you go in is: "You are not alone in your battle with love, relationships and intimacy issues. Please use this forum to reach out to others who can relate." so I take from that it means sexual dealings with another person. I can appreciate that people find this kind of thing triggering, but then so much is triggering around here. Personally I find the relationships bo

Hey Latinab, You can also do a search of your name at the top of the main board and the most recent posts will come up first. I do that when I can't remember what I posted where Reyzl

Oh yeah, lol, it's gone ! Kind of glad cos it freaked me out suddenly seeing my avatar at the top of the page !!

I just got that message 10 minutes ago too! Weird!

Thanks ! Cat's are great, but let me warn you ~ kittens are little destroying machines!! I could NOT go through my cat's kittenhood again! Hope you end up with a good one Trust your gut ~ mine kicked me to death as soon as I picked him up for the first time. Should have seen it as a sign of things to come, lol ~ not that I'd be without him now of course!

Hi Lostsoul, welcome to AS. I agree with the others ~ you are in no way pathetic! It's so hard to keep going sometimes and it's okay to feel vulnerable. I'm sorry you've been through so much. I hope you find the support you need here, Take care, Reyzl

Hi Redhead, welcome to AS. I'm sorry you're having such a hard time right now. I know what it's like to need therapy but not be in a position to afford it ~ been there a lot! Not sure where you're based but ~ have you tried your local rape crisis centre or women's centre? Or if you're in college or anything there should be a counsellor based on campus. I understand how hard it is to do this on your own. At least posting here is a way to get things out and receive support. I hope it brings you what you need. Take care, Reyzl

Hi Gerri, good to see you here. Share as much or as little as you feel able. I'm a bit scared about sharing things too just now ~ just shared my story but I'm taking comfort in the knowledge that I can go back and delete it all if I want to ! I've posted in forums where no one ever really shared explicit details about their abuse and it seemed like it wouldn't be okay. But from what I've seen so far, this seems like somewhere you can quite freely share details that might be triggering as long as you label it as triggering. So I don't think your posts will upset anyone. Just do what feels ok

Hi Thomasina. I'm glad you've found this site. It seems like a really good and caring place. I'm so sorry for your awful experience yesterday. How terrifying! I have nightmares like that. I'm not surprised that you were so badly triggered. Thank goodness you were not hurt. I hope you are feeling a little better now ~ it's good that you've reached out for support. I hope you feel able to keep doing so. Take care, Reyzl

Hi Liz, Glad you found your way here. Looking forward to getting to know you too. Take care, Reyzl

Hi, I'm really new here too, so it feels weird to say welcome, but... welcome ! I'm so sorry for what happened to you and that the anniversary is proving so painful. I hope you can find the comfort and support that you need here. Take care, Reyzl

Hi! Thank you so much for the lovely welcome everyone. I was a bit apprehensive about posting but you've all made it feel so much less scary to be new! My cat appreciates the birthday wishes, lol. He's celebrated his birthday by sleeping all day and ignoring me Thanks again Reyzl

Hi I'm Reyzl. I've been reading for a couple of days not sure whether to post. This seems like a caring, supportive place. I was abused by my father growing up and am now in therapy for the second time, dealing with flashbacks, etc ~ having some difficult times lately with what's coming up. I'm a mature student in my 30's and I live with my crazy but adorable cat ~ oh, I've just realised it's his birthday today Maybe I'll post my story soon ~ just not sure where to start. Glad to find you all, Reyzl