Hello there!

[Regenboog]

Hi! 

I'm really happy I found this forum, although "happy" doesn't feel like the right word, maybe "relieved" is better? I started looking for a forum like this because my PTSD has been getting worse after almost two years of pretty much having it under control. So here I am! 

I'll give a little info about myself: I'm 20 years old, I study Applied Linguistics at university. I'm really into music, I play the guitar, the piano and I sing, which often helps me feel better. I also spend a big part of my life volunteering at an LGBTQ+ youth group, which I absolutely love!

I'll see you guys around!  

[marcyabadeer]

@Regenboog Hello and welcome! It is nice to meet you. I hope this place can help you on your healing journey

My name is Sam, I am 28.I also find singing very therapeutic. I am a mom to two crazy little rascals who light up my life.

[snmls]

Hi @Regenboog

Welcome to AS.  I'm sorry for the trauma that brought you here, but I'm glad you found the site and decided to join. This site is a safe space and we are all here to support each other. I'm sorry you've been struggling with your PTSD lately. With healing comes lots of ups and downs, which can be difficult.  Sometimes connecting with other survivors can help. 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. 

[8888]

Welcome @Regenboog 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.  I also volunteer with the LGBTQ population and love it.  

[Poppy_]

Hi, @Regenboog - 

Welcome to After Silence! I know how you feel about joining the site. It's nice to meet other survivors and not feel alone, but you also wish that other people didn't have to go through what you went through so you don't want to say it makes you happy.. I totally get what you mean! I feel the same way  Hopefully you'll find some good support here and help with your PTSD. 

I also play piano and sing so that's really cool! I'm also 22 so we are close in age as well   

I hope you're enjoying the site so far! If you need anything or have questions, feel free to let me know! I'm around all the time! 

Wishing you the best,
Poppy

[goldraindrops]

Welcome, @Regenboog.

I'm happy you found us.  This is a safe and supportive community.  

Take your time looking around and posting whenever you want to.

Wishing you comfort and healing,

Gold Raindrops

[missfrier]

Dear regenboog

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

[MeBeMary]

On 1/20/2020 at 4:35 PM, Regenboog said:

Hi! 

I'm really happy I found this forum, although "happy" doesn't feel like the right word, maybe "relieved" is better? I started looking for a forum like this because my PTSD has been getting worse after almost two years of pretty much having it under control. So here I am! 

I'll give a little info about myself: I'm 20 years old, I study Applied Linguistics at university. I'm really into music, I play the guitar, the piano and I sing, which often helps me feel better. I also spend a big part of my life volunteering at an LGBTQ+ youth group, which I absolutely love!

I'll see you guys around!  

Hi Regenboog, 

Welcome to AfterSilence. I am very sorry for the trauma you experienced, but you have found a very supportive site. We really get what you mean as happy as compared to relieved. It’s a big thing to know that you are not alone. And none of us are, including you.

I am glad that you have reached out, and wish you nothing but the best as you take more steps forward on this healing journey.

Mary

[Regenboog]

Thank you all for welcoming me! I really think this community can help me and I hope that maybe I'll be able to help other people here too in the future. You all seem really great

[Struggling88]

Hi, Regenboog, and welcome!