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[Mimity]

Hi I'm mimi. I'm not sure what to expect from this site but I know I'm not maintaining very well. Everyday I try to forget but the images and the pain just won't go away. I want to find a happy place a place where I can escape the past so I can finally have a future.. I want to smile and actually mean it. 

[missfrier]

Dear Mimity

I would like to welcome you to After Silence's forums.  We are all here for you and want to support you in any way we can. I know that posting for the first time can be scary.  Please don't worry, though; you will always be given so much support from our lovely community and its members.  You're not alone - we are with you.

You will soon receive an official welcome message in your inbox.  Please feel free to respond to that PM if you have any questions about the forum or if you need some help finding your way around the site. 

Take care and keep reaching out!! 

[pattyr]

Hi Mimity, 

I want to welcome you to AS.  I'm sorry you are plagued by images and pain.  I think you will find people here who understand what you are going through and hopefully ease the way. I think your wish to smile and mean it is a beautiful one, and I think you will get there.

[Nbed80]

Welcome @Mimity hoping the support you receive here will help you regain your smile

[snmls]

Hi @Mimity

Welcome to AS.  I'm sorry to hear that you are struggling, but you have come to the right place.  This site is a safe space.  No one will judge you here and you will be able to find the comfort and support that you need.  The healing process is a marathon not a sprint and it can be full of ups and downs.  Here, you will find people that can relate to what your going through.  You will find that happy place and smile in time, and everyone here will be there to support you along the way.   

[BraveOne]

Hi @Mimity, 

Welcome to As, though I am truly sorry for the trauma that brought you here. This is a safe place full of caring people who have been through some stuff that may be similar though may not be the same. I know it’s scary to join a site like this and I too was nervous when I joined wasn’t sure anything would help. It took real courage for you to do that and I know you can get to that happy place.  The road there is hard, but you can do this. Your here, do you have someone that you can talk to like a therapist or a counselor in the real world?

BraveOne

Edited July 6, 2019 by BraveOne

[Struggling88]

Hi, Mimity, and welcome! 

[Kmkz]

Welcome to AS @Mimity. Sorry to hear you're struggling. This is a supportive and understanding community. I hope you can find what your looking for to help you heal and find your happy place. 

[Capulet]

Welcome to After Silence, @Mimity - I echo everyone else and am glad you've found a safe space to gather support!  

Take care!

- Capulet

[MeBeMary]

20 hours ago, Mimity said:

Hi I'm mimi. I'm not sure what to expect from this site but I know I'm not maintaining very well. Everyday I try to forget but the images and the pain just won't go away. I want to find a happy place a place where I can escape the past so I can finally have a future.. I want to smile and actually mean it. 

Hi Mimi,

Welcome to AS. I am very sorry for what you have gone thru, but you will find tons of support here. You are not alone. Take your time and look around...jump in when you are ready. I wish you the best on this journey of healing.

Mary

 

[Mimity]

Thank you all 

[Mimity]

I do not have anymore who wants to hear my story.. They say it's to hard to hear. How do they think I feel having lived it. 

[8888]

Welcome to AfterSilence.  I’m sorry for what brought you here but I’m happy you are here reaching out for support.  Good job taking this step in your healing process.  You are not alone and what happened to you wasn’t your fault.  Take your time exploring and post when you are ready.  If you have any questions feel free to message me. 

On 7/7/2019 at 2:52 PM, Mimity said:

I do not have anymore who wants to hear my story.. They say it's to hard to hear. How do they think I feel having lived it. 

Sorry to hear nobody wants to listen.  Once you have 10 posts you will have access to a forum called share your story where you can share there.  An easy way to get a few extra posts is to post in the amusement alcove or humor and silliness forums.

[Minerba]

Hello Mimity, how are you? I'm sorry about what brought you to this group. It was not your fault. 

It is normal to feel the way you are feeling at present. Abuse has a huge impact.

I wonder if you have a counsellor to help you with the emotional pian and the images. I hope this group will be helpful for you. 

I do have a happy place in my mind and a real one in the forest. I have learnt to close my eyes and go to a beautiful happy place where I feel safe. It takes time to get the place you like. You can also draw it. 

Take care.