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halflife
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I just want to thank all of you who have replied. It means so much to hear affirmation (even if my wife's words still tear me down) and know that there is such a supportive community. I was desperate, looking for whatever help I could find, and stumbled upon After Silence - I was scared to start, but it felt right and I am surprised at how safe I feel expressing myself in this space - I am really glad I reached out here, and grateful to all of you.
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Hi there, I’m grateful to be here – grateful for the community that I am seeing is here, and sorrowful that there are so many of us. Thank you, everyone. I don’t know what to say. I was born in America but I live abroad now – I’m a writer and student of history. That’s how people see me – studious, sardonic, quirky. And I’m keeping that persona going right now, but I am draining away. Last week, I was raped. By a “friend.” I’m supposed to keep it secret – only three people know. I’m trying to be strong and hide it. But it happened and I can’t stop replaying the scene in
