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[Ren_]

Hi, this is my first time posting on a forum (ever) I’ve been reading posts on here for a few weeks now and thought I’d go for it and see what happens. I recently found a counsellor who is amazingly kind and understanding. With her help I find myself making huge changes to how I view the world around me and what is and isn’t acceptable. The sessions can be so difficult, as I’m sure many of you can relate with. I find myself wanting to talk more but with people who understand what I’ve been through, who understand the confusing thoughts and emotions attached to trauma. My friends, although they are wonderful just don’t get it and their comments can really hurt. I hope I can in time get to know some of you and hopefully we can find peace and support between us.

[marcyabadeer]

@Tee06 Hello and welcome to After Silence. I/ we are so glad you have found these forums. There are a lot of members here who were referred to the forums by their therapists/ counselors so I think you will find plenty of support and plenty of people to relate to here. Coming to the forums and talking about your trauma is a huge Milestone when it comes to healing- reaching out is sometimes so hard to do. I am so glad you did and that you are here! 💜

I hope you find comfort and validation being here and realizing you aren’t alone with your pain  

 

sam🖤🌻

[MeBeMary]

Hi Tee,

Welcome to AfterSilence. I am very sorry for the trauma you have experienced, but you will find support here. Our members are kind and understanding. You are not alone. I am glad that you decided to take the step and reach out. You deserve healing and it can help when you have others who can relate.

Sometimes it takes a little time to become comfortable and you've already started what I would recommend. Reading. It's what I first did and it really does get easier the more you do. You will become more comfortable as you go, but you still only have to share what you feel comfortable in sharing. We accept you here and you and your experience is validated. I wish you so many steps forward on this continuing journey of what we call healing.

Mary

 

[snmls]

Hi @Tee06

Welcome to AS.  I'm sorry for the trauma you have experienced, but I'm glad you found the site and decided to join. This is a wonderful community filled with supportive people. We are all here to help each other through the healing process. Talking and sharing with other survivors can be helpful and let you know that you are not alone. You are welcome to take all the time you need looking around the site before you post. When you are comfortable you can post and share as little or as much as you want. I wish you all the best and hope you end up finding this site to be as helpful as I do. 

[Ren_]

Thank you all for taking the time to reply, it’s much appreciated. Thank you 

T 💚 xx 

[behindthesehazeleyes]

HI, welcome to the forum!

[8888]

Welcome @Tee06 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.  I'm sorry to hear your friends are making unsupportive comments.  Take your time exploring here and post when you are ready.  If you have any questions feel free to message me. 

[Ren_]

Thank you very much 💚💙

[missfrier]

On 6/11/2020 at 6:29 PM, Tee06 said:

Hi, this is my first time posting on a forum (ever) I’ve been reading posts on here for a few weeks now and thought I’d go for it and see what happens. I recently found a counsellor who is amazingly kind and understanding. With her help I find myself making huge changes to how I view the world around me and what is and isn’t acceptable. The sessions can be so difficult, as I’m sure many of you can relate with. I find myself wanting to talk more but with people who understand what I’ve been through, who understand the confusing thoughts and emotions attached to trauma. My friends, although they are wonderful just don’t get it and their comments can really hurt. I hope I can in time get to know some of you and hopefully we can find peace and support between us.

Dear tee

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,