Hi....It’s weird to be here.

[KotzKat]

I have been reading forums like this for quite some time. I always felt drawn to them. Wondered about things that happened in my life but I was sure I wasn’t abused. Now I discovered that I really do belong here. It feels so weird. Surreal. 

[MeBeMary]

Hi KotzKat,

I welcomed you earlier, but will so again.   I am glad that you have been looking around the forums. It is truly a supportive site. I am glad you found us. If you need anything, feel free to ask. Best wishes to you.

Mary

[vitamin]

Hi @KotzKat

I'm so for your experiences that brought you here but I'm glad you've found AS - it is a truly kind and supportive community here. Welcome to AS!

Vit

[snmls]

Hi @KotzKat

Welcome to AS.  I'm sorry for the experiences in your life that have brought you to this site, but I'm glad you found it and decided to join.  This is a safe space and we are all here to support each other.  What happened to you was not your fault and you did not deserved it.  Connecting with other survivors can be really helpful when going through the healing process.  I hope you end up finding the site as helpful as I do.  

[Struggling88]

Hi, KotzKat, and welcome! 

[8888]

Welcome to After 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. 

[KotzKat]

Thanks for the welcomes.Looking forward to being involved. 

[Poppy_]

Hi, @KotzKat -

Welcome to After Silence! I know how hard it is to realize something so heavy about yourself. There are things about my past that I'm just recently coming to realize and I've been a basket case! So I know kind of how you feel. I am truly sorry that you belong here, but I want to welcome you with open arms. I hope you'll find peace and healing here. 

If you need anything, please feel free to reach out to me any time I'm here for you! 

Hugs,
Poppy

[KotzKat]

Thanks. Yes it is all so overwhelming. It’s so much to hold but I don’t know what to do with it either. 

[missfrier]

8 hours ago, KotzKat said:

I have been reading forums like this for quite some time. I always felt drawn to them. Wondered about things that happened in my life but I was sure I wasn’t abused. Now I discovered that I really do belong here. It feels so weird. Surreal. 

2 hours ago, KotzKat said:

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2 hours ago, KotzKat said:

 

Dear @KotzKat

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!