Hi :)

[Charlie.1]

Hi, I’m new here. I’m currently having counselling to help me to understand what happened to me in the past and I am finding it helpful. I’m hoping to find some support from others who have unfortunately been in similar situations and may have some of the same thoughts, feelings and experiences as me.

[drowningnotwaving]

Hi there @Charlie.1 sorry for whatever brings you here but I am glad you found AS.  It is a wonderfully supportive place as you will see as you learn your way around the boards. Welcome 

[Charlie.1]

Hi @drowningnotwaving. Thank you for the welcome  It means a lot. Hope you’re having a nice weekend

[snmls]

Hi @Charlie.1

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 is a caring and supportive community and we are all here to help each other heal. Sometimes talking to other survivors can be really helpful during the healing process. It can help you to feel that you are not alone. You are welcome to take some time looking around the site and can post and share whenever you fell comfortable. You never have to share anything you are uncomfortable with. If you have any questions about how to use the site, don't be afraid to reach out. I hope you end up finding this site to be as helpful as I do. 

[MeBeMary]

Hello Charlie,

Welcome to AfterSilence. I am very sorry for the trauma you have endured and the struggles you face. Many survivors question to understand, so do know you are not alone in what you are going thru.  It take time to process the things that you have gone thru, but you will find understanding and support from a kind community of survivors.

Take your time to look around and feel free to interact when and with what you are comfortable with. There is no pressure. I do wish you many steps forward as you begin to learn and discover your own story and find your way down this path of healing.

Mary

 

[WannaMoveOn]

2 hours ago, Charlie.1 said:

Hi, I’m new here. I’m currently having counselling to help me to understand what happened to me in the past and I am finding it helpful. I’m hoping to find some support from others who have unfortunately been in similar situations and may have some of the same thoughts, feelings and experiences as me.

Hello Charlie.1 and welcome to After Silence! 

You have come to the right place. This is a safe platform carrying a wide diversity of survivors. Our members relate to and support another. You are welcomed to share in the amount you feel comfortable with. 

I am sorry for the reasons that brought you here. I wish the very best upon your healing. We are happy to have you.  

Take care and all best

- Wanna ☀️

[8888]

Welcome @Charlie.1 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. 

[Charlie.1]

18 hours ago, snmls said:

Hi @Charlie.1

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 is a caring and supportive community and we are all here to help each other heal. Sometimes talking to other survivors can be really helpful during the healing process. It can help you to feel that you are not alone. You are welcome to take some time looking around the site and can post and share whenever you fell comfortable. You never have to share anything you are uncomfortable with. If you have any questions about how to use the site, don't be afraid to reach out. I hope you end up finding this site to be as helpful as I do. 

Thank you 🙂

[Charlie.1]

Thank you all for the messages, it is very encouraging and I feel a bit better already!  It’s awful that there are so many people who have been abused, I wouldn’t wish it on anyone but I think that it will help me to talk to people in similar situations.

[missfrier]

 Dear Charlie 

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

[Charlie.1]

Thank you