Hello and thanks for creating a place like this

[Zaki]

My name's Zaki. I were born in Iraq but fled to Sweden about two years ago. I have my own experiences which I haven't talked too much about before but I thought a place like this would make it way easier to do so and I'd get a good response back. That's always something. I joined earlier today and I just couldn't resist noticing how good this place looked to be set up. I want to thank the creator of this site for making sure a safe place like this exist. 

[Dawn76]

@Zaki,

Welcome to AS Zaki. There is an amazing suport system here on AS. 

I'm so sorry for what has brought you here. 

Dawn

[Zaki]

Ok that's good to hear. Also thanks for the welcome. 

[missfrier]

Dear @Zaki

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!! 

[Poppy_]

Hi, @Zaki - 

Welcome to After Silence! I'm so sorry for what you had to go through. I hope you know that you have found an amazingly supportive community here. You're free to share whatever you'd like whenever you feel comfortable and desire to do so!

If you have any questions or need anything at all, please feel free to reach out to me! I'm here  

Wishing you the best,
Poppy

[Zaki]

Ok. Yeah it been a bit scary first but I gotten good responses so far so that's better. I'll probably check in on that message then. 

[8888]

Welcome @Zaki 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. 

[Zaki]

I thought it was time to take this step now. That's why I'm here. Both to get help myself and help others and just be understood. 

[MeBeMary]

Hello Zaki,

Welcome to AfterSilence. I am very sorry that you experienced trauma and are now struggling. You have found a very supportive place where you are accepted and validated. We know how difficult it can be, but it does make it easier when you know you aren't alone. I am glad you have looked around and realize how supportive and safe it is here. We are glad that you have found us and decided to reach out...doing so is a big step. I wish you many forward steps on your path of healing.

Mary

[snmls]

Welcome Zaki.  I'm sorry for the experiences in your life that brought you here, but I'm glad you found the site and decided to join.  The healing process can be difficult, but talking and sharing with other survivors can help.  I look forward to seeing you around the site.  

[Struggling88]

Hi, Zaki, and welcome!