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Hey. I was wondering if we could maybe start a new forum (or sub-forum). But I'm not sure what it'd be called. Um, ok, let's see if I can explain it right...I was wondering if we could have a forum for people who were forced into hurting/getting hurt by someone else. I mean, two people that were forced to do something by a third person. For example, in my case,

*woddles in and waves* Hiya! Another sirvivor (like the word play?) here.

Mirror, I am so so very sorry for why you are here, but am glad you are reaching out for help and support. That is such a big, hard step to take. Welcome to AS. We are here to support and help you. You didn't deserve what happened, and you are innocent in what happened. -Po P.S. If you don't already have access to the Male Section (subforum area), and you'd like to have that access, just ask a mod. They'd be more than happy to help.

Hey EFP. I am so very sorry for why you are here but am glad you are reaching out for help and support. You didn't deserve what happened. We are here for you.

Welcome to AS. I am so very sorry for why you are here, but I am so very glad you are reaching out for help and support. You didn't deserve what happened to you, but you do deserve help, support, and safety. We're here for you.

Lily, Thanks for bringing this up. It honestly is a bit...awkward...that the male forum is moderated by females. I think the mods we have are doing a great job, and I'd like to thank them for everything they do.

Hey Sugarless. Welcome to AS. I am so very sorry for why you are here, but am glad you are reaching out for help and support. We're here to support you. I hope you're finding your way around the forums.

Hello Sam. Welcome to AS. I am so so so very sorry for why you are here but am glad you are reaching out for help and support. You are so brave for posting. That is such a huge step. Congratulations on taking that step! We're here to help and support you.

Hey SSLAL. Welcome to AS. I am so so very sorry for why you are here, but am glad you are reaching out for help and support. You are safe here, and you are among safe, supportive friends.

Hey Susan. Welcome to AS. I am so so very sorry for why you are here, but am so glad you are reaching out for help and support. You deserve to be safe and to be supported. We are here for you. If you'd like to have access to the Women's forum (and don't already), just ask either a mod or one of our Newbie Support Team members.

Hey Nichole. Welcome to AS. I am so so very sorry for why you are here, but I am glad you are reaching out for help and support. We are here for you.

Lucy, I am so so SO SO SO very sorry for what you've been put through. You are so strong for posting. It is such a huge step. You did not deserve what happened to you. You are innocent. We are here to help you, and to support you. I don't really have any other words, other than I agree with Becky. Try to be really gentle with yourself right now. You've been through something so traumatic, most non-survivors can't even fathom the depths of this type of trauma (not entirely at least). We are indeed here to listen and to help. To give you the support you deserve.

Destiny, welcome to AS. I am really so very sorry for why you are here, but am so glad you are reaching out for support and help. Taking that step (reaching out for help) is SUCH a huge thing. That is a major step to take, and you are so brave and strong. We are here for you.

Hey Tattot, I am so so very sorry for why you are here, but am glad you are reaching out for help and support. We are here for you.

Hey Bexie. I am so so so very sorry for why you are here, but am glad you are reaching out for help and support. We are here for you, and you are welcomed here. Again, I am so so so very sorry for why you are here.

Welcome back LL. I think we all understand the need for breaks.

Hey Willow. Welcome to AfterSilence. I am so very sorry for why you are here, but am so glad you're reaching out for support and help. That is such a huge step, and it takes so much strength and courage to take that step. Welcome again. -Po

Hey Silentmorning. Welcome to AfterSilence (AS). I am so so very sorry for why you are here, but am glad you are reaching out for help and support (which is a huge step that takes a lot of strength and courage). We are here to help you, to support you, to help guide you. I am so very sorry again for why you are here. -Po

To answer your PS: Yes, a mod (or a Newbie Support Team member (I THINK, not sure)) will PM the password for the female survivors section to you. If not, you can PM one of them and ask. The only thing that requires a certain number of posts to enter is the Chat Room. Every member needs a minimum of TEN POSTS to gain access to the chat room.

Hey Jenn aka Spyce. I am so very sorry for why you are here, but am glad you are reaching out for support and help. That is such a big step (reaching out for help and support), and it takes a lot of courage and strength to take it. I hope you recognize how brave and strength you are. We are here for you Jenn. To help you, to support you. You are among friends here.

Hey Gemini. I am so so so very sorry for why you are here. My heart goes out to you. But I am so glad you are reaching out for help and support. That is a giant step, bigger than most people (survivors and non-survivors alike) realize. We are here for you. To help you, to support you, to listen to you. Again, I am sorry for why you are here, but am so glad you are reaching out for help and support. Sending lots of well wishes and healing power. -Po

Safe, gentle if ok Tash. You are so very brave No one on here is sick of you Tash. You are a great young woman. I am so sorry I havent been on much lately (internet issues). We are here for you Tash. Remember to take good care of yourself (and your child).

You are correct, for the most part. T can also constitute Therapy. If you don't know one, ask. Someone will likely know it

Hey OTJ, welcome to AS. I am sorry for why you're here but am glad you reached out for help. I don't know of a page with all the acronyms. Maybe we can do that with this thread? Some of the most common ones here on AS (including the chat room): BBL - Be Back Later BBS - Be Back Soon TTYL - Talk To You Later TGC / TVGC - Take Good Care / Take Very Good Care LOL - Laugh Out Loud ATM - Either At The Moment or the cash machine Well, can't think of any others atm. Got one not already listed?

Hi Stephen. I'm new here, too, and understand where you're coming from. This is a hard burden to carry alone. Welcome to AS Stephen and Gvill!!! I'm sorry for why you're here, but am glad you found the courage to join.