KeLLe Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Hello everyone! I am KeLLe and I am happy to have found this space. I am a survivor and am hoping to work through some things here, as well as to support others. Thank you for accepting me! Link to post
MeBeMary Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Hi KeLLe, Welcome to AS. I am very sorry for whatever has brought you here, but you will find much support here. Our members are understanding and kind. It takes courage to reach out, so I acknowledge this in you. Take your time and look around the site. You will see many others share your struggles. When you are comfortable, feel free to jump in. I wish you the very best on this journey of healing. Mary Link to post
chahari2000 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Welcome to the site. I myself am a new member looking for support. I just want you to know that you are not alone. Link to post
PhoenixRoxanne Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Hi KeLLe! I just joined too and I am already finding this space very supportive and resourceful. So sorry for whatever brought you here, but you also also so brave and strong for wanting to heal! Link to post
KeLLe Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 Thank you all for making me feel welcome! It's funny because for the longest time I thought I had healed, but I have begun planning my own wedding and it has brought up so many things for me! I was strong enough yesterday to tell my step-mom what had happened to me as a child. She was so upset, I felt bad for upsetting her. Link to post
PhoenixRoxanne Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 23 minutes ago, KeLLe said: was strong enough yesterday to tell my step-mom what had happened to me as a child. She was so upset, I felt bad for upsetting her. That must have taken so much courage. You should be proud of yourself for being open with her and sharing your truth. I know it’s probably hard, but try not too feel to bad for upsetting her, she’s probably upset because she loves so much! Also, congratulations on your wedding! Link to post
HiddenHeart Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Hello, @KeLLe, welcome to AS. That was a very strong thing you did. Sometimes people who love in a healthy way get upset when they find out about the things that happened. Try to remember you didn’t do this to her - the person who hurt you did. Link to post
sarahoknow Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Hi KeLLe, welcome to AS. I hope you find lots of care and support here. x Link to post
Capulet Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Hi @KeLLe - welcome to After Silence!!! I am slow to get in my official welcome, but you know what they say - better late than never. I'm so sorry that trauma has led you here, but I am glad you've found a safe place. The folks here are fantastic. I hope that being here brings you peace, comfort and healing - I know that wedding planning can be SO stressful (congratulations to you and your to-be!) and that stressors are famous for bringing up things we don't necessarily want to deal with. But you're definitely not alone here. Looking forward to getting to know you - again - welcome! Best wishes, Capulet Link to post
M1l0 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Hi, I am new today too! Also planning a wedding - we are getting married next year and my fiance was the first human I ever told about my abuse. Absolute hero When are you getting married?xxx Link to post
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