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[faye1234]

Hello, my therapist recommended this website to me. I just registered today so I'm still trying to figure out how to work everything. I'm sorry that we all have a reason to be on this. It makes me relieved that I'm not alone. I'm only 7 months into treatment and still on the first stage of treating the trauma so I have a long road of recovery ahead of me, but I'm hopeful to have people to relate to while going through the process. I've only told my boyfriend of four years(I finally opened up about it when we were together for 2 years), two very close friends, and my therapist about what happened to me. 

[goldraindrops]

Dear @faye1234,

Welcome to After Silence.  

I'm also sorry that you have a reason to be here.  Many of us know what it's like to carry the pain of SA.  Your decision to tell a "precious few" is understandable.  It is a difficult conversation to have.  

I hope you find comfort and healing here.

Gold Raindrops

[MeBeMary]

Hi Faye,

Welcome to AfterSilence. I am very sorry for the trauma you've endured and the struggles you have faced. It is never right for someone to hurt another in this way. You will find tons of support here, as you are not alone. It is very brave to tell loved ones and I know it is never easy to do so. I am happy tho you have people you trust.

Take your time and look around the site and feel free to interact where you are comfortable. I am glad you decided to reach out and I wish you the best as you move forward on your path of healing.

Mary

[missfrier]

Dear faye

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

[Poppy_]

Hi, @faye1234 - 

Welcome to After Silence! I'm so sorry for the trauma you endured that lead you here. You have found a wonderful community of supportive people that want to help you on your healing journey! We have all had to work through so much, we understand the kind of effort it takes to try to get healing from something like this. I hope that you are able to connect with some good people here and receive the support you need and deserve. You don't have to go through this alone. 

Keep looking around the site and if you run into any problems or need help with anything, please feel free to shoot me a message! I'm online quite often so I'll be as prompt with a response as I can be  

Wishing you all the best,
Poppy

[8888]

Welcome @faye1234 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. 

[Butterfly123]

@faye1234

I completely understand where you are. I am 4 months into therapy, and my psychologist recommended this to me as well. It is definitely a hard road that we are travelling down, and knowing that you are in a similar space makes me know that I am not alone in this. We can travel the path together. 

Unfortunately I haven't been able to up to my partner or family about it as it would cause a very large explosion in my life. 

Hope to chase to you soon