Another newbie

[DiiO]

Hi all. It’s my first day. I look forward to learning how to use this site. I am here for support and to be supportive.  

[Kmkz]

Welcome AS @DiiO. I am sorry for what brought you here. This is a very supportive and caring place. Take your time looking around and post when you feel comfortable and safe. Wishing you all the best on your healing journey. 

[missfrier]

Dear diio: 

Welcome to After Silence!!

I'm sorry for what you have been through.  I find it is easier to talk on forums then out loud.  Being here has helped me so much, even from the first time I ever posted.  It is still helping me - I have so much support here and I know you will, as well.  Here at AS, we are like a big family and our members are kind and non-judgemental.

I am sending you lots of safe hugs! 

Take care!

,
 

[DiiO]

Thank you for your kind words.  I wish I had found this place a long time ago.  I am glad to be here now. Thank you for being so welcoming  

[snmls]

Hey @DiiO

Welcome to AS.  I'm sorry for the things in your life that have brought you to this site, but I am glad you have found it.  This is a safe space and no one will judge you here.  We are all here to support you in whatever way you need, whether that's offering advice, providing validation, or just letting you know that we are there for you.  Take your time looking around the site and getting familiar with the forums.  Feel free to post whenever you feel comfortable.  I hope you end up finding this site as helpful as I do.  

[silentg]

12 hours ago, DiiO said:

Hi all. It’s my first day. I look forward to learning how to use this site. I am here for support and to be supportive.  

Hi and Welcome to AS! I am glad you found our supportive community. I wish you the best in your healing path,

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[MeBeMary]

21 hours ago, DiiO said:

Hi all. It’s my first day. I look forward to learning how to use this site. I am here for support and to be supportive.  

Hi DiiO,

Welcome to AS. I am sorry for the trauma that you've experienced, but you have found a very supportive site. Our members are truly understanding and kind. Take your time to look around. I am glad you have found us. Best wishes on your journey of healing.

Mary

 

[2Siamese]

Welcome @DiiO to AS and I'd like to acknowledge what you went through to find us.  Feel free to PM/DM if you have any questions or if you'd just like to chat.  As Mary wrote, "You CAN Heal" and there is a lot of support!

2Siamese

[Struggling88]

Hi, DiiO, and welcome! 

[DiiO]

On 2019-07-08 at 9:56 PM, 2Siamese said:

Welcome @DiiO to AS and I'd like to acknowledge what you went through to find us.  Feel free to PM/DM if you have any questions or if you'd just like to chat.  As Mary wrote, "You CAN Heal" and there is a lot of support!

2Siamese

Thank you @2Siamese

I’m still struggling with the belief that my life will ever be anymore than it is right now.  My hope is that I can heal.  At least somewhat. 

Thanks for the welcome.

diio 

[2Siamese]

22 hours ago, DiiO said:

I’m still struggling with the belief that my life will ever be anymore than it is right now.

Hi @DiiO

Those feelings are absolutely real.  I'd like to lend you a bit of hope and support!  My little "Sis" struggles with what we chose to call despair.  I asked her if she would be interested in tracking her overall day-to-day emotions with either a grading system of 1-3 or app.  "1" being an overall crud day with "3" being the top end... after gathering data over time were able to find a trend.  This alleviated a ton of pressure to the point she is having more "2" days than not.  Middle ground is simply okay.

Would something like this help you see progress?  It's pretty easy.

Thanks and "keep going!  I'll cheer you on!"