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Hi there! Welcome to AS. It's a great place and has helped me loads. I hope you find the same help from us, you've been strong for long enough. Love, Hugs xxx

Hi there, welcome to AS. I hope you find us a helpful bunch! Love, Hugs xxx

Welcome! I'm glad you have someone to talk to. AS is a great place to express how you are feeling and give advise to others going through similar things. I hope this site helps you in your healing. Love, Hugs xxx

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Welcome back! I too had been away for a couple of years and recently came back. See you around the boards Hugs xxx

Welcome Jen! I know you will get judgement free support here. Will look for you on the boards!! See you soon Hugs xxx

Hi Attie. welcome back!! I too had been away for a long time (about 2 years) and came back recently. It's amazing to see so many new people but it is a bit scary to be back. PM me any time if you're feeling nervy. Hugs xxx

Hi Nikki! I hope you get the support you need here Hugs xxx

Hi! Welcome to AS. Although I'm sorry you have to be here, I'm glad that you've found us and hope that you can get all the support that you require. Hugs xxx

Welcome! I like your username - purple rocks! I hope you get the support you need here. People will support you honestly but without judgement Hugs XXX

It is a nerve-wracking thing to join but you'll not look back. The great thing is that you can say as much or as little as you like and nobody will judge you here. Also, being able to support others makes you feel like you are giving back and gives you a bit of a boost. Looking forward to hearing from you. Hugs xxx

Hi, am glad you've found us and feel supported by people in similar situations. I understand that you feel like a burden on your family but you're never a burden here. Take care! Hugs xxx

Welcome! I hope you find the support you need here! Hugs xxx

Thanks Wldwinds I wouldn't have to wear the 'happy face', I could just be happy I wouldn't be scared of being near men I would be able to live my life again and socialise without believing I would be hurt at any given moment I would be whatever weight and accepting of it I could trust my own judgement I would be able to name the feelings I have I could cry when I need to I wouldn't have to be in control all the time and I could allow others to take some of it I would be at peace. It seems a long list and there's more that I could add to it *sigh* Somethings to hope for I suppose. H

It sounds like you're in a lot of pain right now. It's really hard to post in the beginning so well done for posting this. Remember, nobody is putting a time limit onto your story. You only share what you're comfortable with. This is one place where you ARE in control. Safe hugs

Hi there. Welcome! I know the poem / message very well. I have a copy in my purse. Leona Lewis made it into a song a while back - just for your knowledge. You might want to listen. It's beautiful. Hope you find peace, acceptance, knowledge, understanding, love and kindness via this website. Hugs xx