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Welcome to AS I think most of us here struggle with missing pieces, and the frustration and confusion that engenders. Also, for different reasons, many of us have a hard time when it comes to Christmas and other holidays. Please know that you are not alone - we will support you. Ruthie

Welcome, Jacqui. Ruthie

Welcome to AS Noemie Hope tomorrow goes well. Ruthie

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Welcome back Heidi

Welcome to AS Jody It's funny, sometimes we get an urge to do something, and the doors it opens as a result can change our lives. I hope you stay with us a while. Ruthie

Congratulations Charlene! Ruthie

Welcome to AS Ruthie

Hi Ceridwen, I'm not a multiple, but a very good friend on another board is. You're all very welcome here. Ruthie

Oh - I've just thought of something else. I've started to give myself regular breast checks. This is something I hated the thought of a year ago. I couldn't bear to touch them. But now it is so good to know that I am looking after myself that way. Ruthie P.S. And I'm with you on the lipgloss Nicole

What a great thread Nicole! I have recently made the decision to love myself more... I know I have huge issues around this, and so I've decided to work 'from the outside in'. It was all triggered on my return from France and the thought that I didn't want to let my tan fade! So I decided that no matter what, I would use body lotion every day. And you know what I realised? I have so many unused bottles of body lotion and oils, some of which were presents and are of very good quality, but I just hadn't been using them. I guess it's so easy to think "I'll use that on a special occasion". Yet i

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Welcome to AS sweetie It's okay to be scared. We're here for you. Ruthie

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Welcome to AS Gracen. You don't have to go through this alone. Ruthie

Welcome to AS sweetheart. With this place and therapy you are well on your way. Ruthie

(((Tears))) Firstly, welcome to AS. You are not alone Secondly, yes, I think many people could relate to everything you have described. I know that personally, it has taken me a long time to be able to name body parts, and even now I still have problems at times. I also think my body responded to my abuse, and I certainly know that either it, or other abuse situations play a role in my sexual fantasies... I think this is pretty normal in our circumstances. I am however so very sorry that you had to go through what you did. Ruthie

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Welcome back to AS Ruthie

Welcome to AS I truly think everyone here will relate to what you have said about working so hard, and yet still feeling so much pain. This is a hard path, but please know that you no longer have to walk it alone. Ruthie

Hurting Welcome to AS. Please know that you are not alone. Ruthie

Jenn, it is wonderful to have you here with your own name. Ruthie

Welcome to AS Amy Ruthie