Hello there

[Houston]

Hi, so I don't know what all to put here, but I'm glad this site exists. 

I hope being here will help be a part of my healing. 

Thanks, 

Houston a.k.a. Kim

[MeBeMary]

Hi Kim,

Welcome to AfterSilence. I am very sorry that you have experienced a trauma, but do know this is a very supportive site. Take a look around and you surely will see. It's a great place to be understood and validated. When you are ready, feel free to interact. Wishing you the best on this journey we call healing.

Mary

 

[Houston]

Thank you Mary, I appreciate the support. 

[snmls]

Hi @Houston

Welcome to AS.  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.  This is a safe space and we are all here to support each other. You are welcome to post and share on the site whenever you feel comfortable.  I hope you end up finding this site to be as helpful as I do. 

[marcyabadeer]

Hello Kim. This site is so supportive and comforting. I think this will be a great step on your healing journey. Welcome! Sending you virtual hugs of comfort if ok

[missfrier]

Dear Houston

I am sorry for all that you have been through.   You have been so brave in reaching out to us, please know that this is never easy!   We are all here for you and we want to support you.  You're not alone in your healing journey and are always welcome to lean on us for extra support.  You can post as much or as little as you like.  We are here to support you in the way you need.  I have found this community to be very helpful.  Everyone is so understanding and non-judgmental and I am hoping you feel the same way once you've gotten to know us a little.   

All my best,
missfrier

[8888]

Welcome @Houston 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. 

[Houston]

Thank y'all for the kind welcome.  I can already tell this group is very encouraging and supportive. I'm glad to be on here.

[Poppy_]

Hi, @Houston - 

Welcome to After Silence! I'm so glad you found this site and I, too, am hoping this will be a wonderful assist in your healing journey. All of us here understand the struggles that trauma presents and I'm hoping that you'll be able to make some great connections here. 

Like everyone else said, feel free to post and interact when you're ready. There's absolutely no pressure or rush in posting here. If you need any help with anything or have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me  I'm always around! 

Wishing you the best of luck on your journey,
Poppy

[Struggling88]

Hi, Kim, and welcome! 

[Houston]

@snmls @missfrier @8888 @Poppy_ @Struggling88 Thank you all for being so kind and welcoming!