Venia

I came home from work and went straight to bed for an hour

Welcome to AS from a fellow Aussie I'm sorry that you are struggling at the moment, but glad you have found somewhere that you might feel understood Meg

((((PITW)))) That's horrible, and, I'm sure, totally untrue. Another one that I got: "I think that the most traumatic thing about what happened to you was that you kept making the decision to go back to him. I implore you to ask God for forgiveness." Never mind that he told me he would kill himself if I left him. Apparently it's all my fault. Fail.

"If you're not having a sexual relationship with your husband you need to start." Great advice, thanks. I can't do it without getting upset and it turns into a bad experience for us both, but I guess I can just grit my teeth and do it anyway. A positive experience isn't important, right?

I came out on top.

Welcome to AS from a Tasmanian

Welcome to After Silence, Iris! I'm glad you're coming out of lurkdom and joining us It's great that you've been able to share with others and that this has been such a relief for you. I hope that AS will be a place where you can find more support and more healing.

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Welcome to After Silence It's great to have you with us.

Christine! I'm sorry to hear that things are so hard at the moment. I hope that you will find the support you need here Welcome

Hi, and welcome to After Silence I look forward to seeing you around on the boards! Meg

It's nice to meet you, Danni Welcome to After Silence

Welcome to After Silence, Kathy I hope that you will find the support that you are looking for here Meg

Welcome to After Silence I very much hope that telling your story will help you, and I look forward to seeing you around on the boards Meg

I think this is a lovely idea Teazle I would be happy to pay to post it wherever after giving it its cuddle!

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It's good to have you with us, Chris Welcome to After Silence Meg

Welcome to After Silence, Joanne I hope that this place can help lighten the load you've been carrying around with you for so long. Meg

Welcome to After Silence, Ruby There are many people here who share your struggles and who can offer support. I hope you find what you are looking for here! I hope to get to know you too Meg

I'm glad you found AS, it is a wonderful place for support. It's good to have you as part of the group! Meg

Welcome to AS, Nettie Thanks for saying Hi! Meg

:flowers: Welcome to AS Arynna! I hope that this is a place where you will not feel alone. Take care Meg

It's good to have you with us Meg

Hi there Welcome to After Silence! It's really great to have you with us. Meg

Hi, and welcome to AS. It is a wonderful to get support from people who really 'get it'. I'm sorry to hear that you're going through so much at the moment. I hope that things work out for you as well as they possibly can. Meg