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Hey there,

I'm new to this.  'This' including everything from counseling to just talking to someone about what happened to forums in general.  I was raped over 10 months ago, and never told anyone.  I had my reasons.  I'm sure every survivor understands that.  Just recently, I finally opened up and told one trusted friend about what happened.  They've encouraged me to start the healing process.  So I started to look for online resources, and I ended up here.  

 

My first goal is rather obvious - to recover.  To somehow find a way to move on and be able to live again.  My second goal is to be able to help others someday.  I want at least one good thing to come out of my experience.  But hopefully for now, someone can just help me.

 

~ StrugglingSurvivor  "If you don't let your past die, your past won't let you live."

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Hello SS. Welcome to AS! It is my wish that you find this site as helpful and healing as I have in my healing journey. 

I am part of the NST (Newbie Support Team). What that means is that I (or any of the mods/admins/NST) can help/direct you as you learn how to use the forums. Should you have questions, feel free to send a PM to any one of the AS staff. 

You've taken a huge step in reaching out. This is a big step in healing from abuse of any kind. Take all the time you need in sharing. 

Know that you are not alone. I had my reasons for not telling too  but I have opened up a lot now both here on AS and IRL (in real life).

Am listening and validating you and your experiences. 

Here is a link to the board guidelines and rules: 
http://www.aftersilence.org/forum/index.php?s=5c8b6bf0f3f95bcc2f076d1d105a1719&showtopic=194#entry685

Here is a link regarding some privacy/safety issues that are helpful:
http://www.aftersilence.org/forum/index.php?s=5c8b6bf0f3f95bcc2f076d1d105a1719&showtopic=27269#entry218846

Sending healing energy your way. 

~Chantel~ :flowers:

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Hi StrugglingSurvivor,

Welcome to AS. I am very sorry for the trauma that you have suffered, but you have found a very supportive site. You will find kind and understanding members here.  I am happy that you have a friend that you trust so much and that the friend encouraged you to reach out to others like yourself. The biggest thing that I have learned is that I am not alone. This community embraced me when I needed it, and they will do the same for you.  I hope you realize that trusting your friend and reaching out to others is a huge step. I'm sure many more steps are bound to come. I wish you well on your healing journey.

Mary

:youcanheal:

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