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[leeny]

Hello all, 

I have mixed feelings about being here. I wish there was no need for this forum to exist, yet I am glad it does. I was raped in March of this year and subsequently diagnosed with PTSD. Life has been a struggle since. I am looking forward to being part of such a supportive community. 

[8888]

Welcome to After Silence.  I think most people have mixed feelings about this forum existing.  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. 

[missfrier]

Dear @leeny

Welcome to After Silence.  I am sorry to hear of the trauma you have been through!

Being here has helped me so much.   Everyone is so caring and supportive here.  I am proud of you for reaching out.  I know that is hard to do.  I also know that you will find that needed compassion and support here within our community.  Know we are here for you and we will listen whenever you would like to lean on us.    

Take care and please do not hesitate to ask for any help if you ever need it.  

[Capulet]

Welcome to After Silence, @leeny.  I am totally with you on the mixed feelings - but I mostly am glad that our community exists.  So many people share in your struggles with PTSD and other effects of trauma.  I'm so sorry that you had reason to join, but I'm hopeful that having done so will bring you comfort and healing.  

Please take your time looking around and jump in whenever you're ready.  We're all rooting for you.

Best wishes,
Capulet

[snmls]

Hi @leeny

Welcome to AS.  I completely understand the mixed feelings.  While I wish we all had a reason not to be here, I'm at least glad that we all have a safe space to support each other.  I'm sorry about what happened to you.  Please know that I believe you and that it was not your fault.  I hope you end up finding this site to be as helpful as I do.  

[MeBeMary]

10 hours ago, leeny said:

Hello all, 

I have mixed feelings about being here. I wish there was no need for this forum to exist, yet I am glad it does. I was raped in March of this year and subsequently diagnosed with PTSD. Life has been a struggle since. I am looking forward to being part of such a supportive community. 

Hi leeny,

Welcome to AfterSilence. I am very sorry for the trauma you experienced just a few months ago. Nobody ever has the right to hurt another in this way. Sadly there is a need for this place to exist, but it's also a relief to not be walking this path alone. You are not alone. Take your time and look around and do know that support and understanding are around each corner. I wish you the very best as you walk this path of healing.

Mary

 

[Connor]

Hello @leeny,

Welcome to after silence. I'm sorry to hear you've had to experience the trauma of sexual assault. It wasn't your fault.

If you ever need to talk, we're all here for you.

 

best wishes,

Connor

Edited August 24, 2019 by Connor

[Struggling88]

Hi, leeny, and welcome!