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[Shara]

Hello everyone! I am a survivor of abuse from a significant other. I am 20 years out from the incident and have never really talked about it. It is time to break the silence. 

[Struggling88]

Hi, Shara, and welcome to AS!  I’m sorry for what happened to you, but glad you’re here. AS is a wonderful, supportive community. You are not alone and you can heal from your abuse. Safe hugs, if okay. 

[missfrier]

Dear Shara

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 

[8888]

Welcome to After Silence.  I'm glad you were able to break the silence.  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. 

[MeBeMary]

11 hours ago, Shara said:

Hello everyone! I am a survivor of abuse from a significant other. I am 20 years out from the incident and have never really talked about it. It is time to break the silence. 

Hi Shara,

Welcome to AfterSilence. I am very sorry for the abuse you have endured, but I am glad that you have found us. You are not alone. Our members are supportive, kind and understanding. Take your time to look around. I wish you the very best on this journey of healing.

Mary

 

[Poppy_]

Hi, @Shara - 

Welcome to After Silence! I am so sorry for the abuse you suffered at the hands of your significant other. You didn't deserve to be treated that way. 

I'm glad you're ready to break the silence and speak out about what happened to you. It's never too late to speak out. Feel free to look around the forums here and start posting when you feel comfortable enough to do so. We are all waiting with open arms to hear you and send you our support. You're never alone here! 

Sending happy thoughts, 
Poppy

[snmls]

Welcome to AS.  

I'm sorry for the abuse you have suffered.  It was not your fault and you did not deserve it.  You are stronger and braver than you believe, and you will heal from this.  Sometimes just sharing your story with others who understand can be very helpful.  I wish you the best.  

[ShatteredSouI]

Hi Shara!  They really did pick the perfect name for this group.  I’m happy you found it and I hope it leads to additional healing. 

[Field8]

Welcome Shara