Looking for Answers

[whitman]

I'm completely new to all of this as of this weekend. I'm truly lost as to what to do next. I'm 17 and I have been through a lot before this. I just don't know where to start and want to talk to some people who've been where I am. Thanks.

[pattyr]

Hello @whitman and welcome to AS.  You started, and I am certain you will find some people who have been through some experiences in common with you.  I'm sorry you have reasons to be here, and I think you will find you are not alone.  I am much older than you, but I was once 17 and had already been through a lot.  I'm glad you are getting started on healing.  I look forward to seeing you around the boards.

[MeBeMary]

Hi whitman,

Welcome to AS. I am very sorry for what you've been thru, but do know that you have found a very supportive site. I understand the feeling lost and before I came across this site, I had felt so alone with what I had gone thru. The members here are truly understanding and kind, but take your time and look around. You will become more comfortable with the site as you go. I wish you the very best on your journey of healing.

Mary

 

 

[whitman]

Thank you @pattyr and @MeBeMary . I really appreciate it.

[Jaccod77]

@whitman Welcome to AS, I am so sorry for the horrible things that have happen to you that has lead you to here, but I am very sure that you will get the answers that you are looking for and meet many people that have been were you are at now, I joined a little bit ago and have found it to be very helpful during my healing process everyone is very nice and supportive here, it is a safe and open space. Again welcome to AS and if their is anything you ever need or you want to talk you can always PM me. 

[whitman]

@Jaccod77 Thank you I will.

[silentg]

Hello @whitman, and welcome to AS, although I'm sorry for what brought you here. I had also been through a lot by 17, and I'm sorry that you have gone through so much so young. I think feeling lost is something a lot of us can relate to, and I hope that this place can help you make some connections and start to find your way through it all. It's a supportive place where you can be heard and validated by people who understand what it's like.  You are already making a good start, I didn't start dealing with stuff until I was much older.  Take things at your own pace and be good to yourself, you deserve it.

[whitman]

Thank you @silentg I really needed to hear that.

[patriciag]

Hi Whitman, welcome to AS.  Sorry for what you have gone through. Just know you are not alone here. Oh love your profile picture. 

Patricia 

[whitman]

Lol thank you. I love kittens.

[Struggling88]

Hi, whitman, and welcome! 

[whitman]

@Struggling88

[Ghostly Lilian]

Welcome whitman  I hope you'll find here the help you're looking for.

Omg, I'm not of many words tonight (it's late here) can I just give you a sincere, safe, warm, friendly hug? 

[whitman]

@Ghostly Lilian Thank you and yes, definitely.