First time sharing with anyone

[Catleon]

Hello everyone! I don’t know what to say. I recently moved out of my mother’s home where I survived sexual abuse for about 14 years. I was looking to share my story and possibly make friends with people who understood the emotions and aftermath of what I’ve been through.

[missfrier]

Dear catleon

I would like to welcome you to After Silence's forums.  We are all here for you and want to support you in any way we can. I know that posting for the first time can be scary.  Please don't worry, though; you will always be given so much support from our lovely community and its members.  You're not alone - we are with you.

You will soon receive an official welcome message in your inbox.  Please feel free to respond to that PM if you have any questions about the forum or if you need some help finding your way around the site. 

Take care and keep reaching out!! 

 

[8888]

Welcome @Catleon 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. 

[Elizabeth56]

Welcome to AS.  I just joined.  But have already felt the support and caring 

I think you're very brave.

You're not alone. I think you'll find lots of friends here.

If you need to talk, you can PM me anytime.

[Maryphanalia]

Hi sugar.  I’m new too.  My situation was like yours.  Getting through all the things that trauma has caused is quite a long journey and in the beginning is very confusing and scary.  Stay the course sugar you will find healing.  Xo

[MeBeMary]

On 9/23/2020 at 10:23 PM, Catleon said:

Hello everyone! I don’t know what to say. I recently moved out of my mother’s home where I survived sexual abuse for about 14 years. I was looking to share my story and possibly make friends with people who understood the emotions and aftermath of what I’ve been through.

Hi Catleon,

Welcome to AfterSilence. I am very sorry you endured 14 years of abuse, something no one should have to endure. It was unfair and undeserved. Make no mistake tho, leaving an abusive situation is never considered easy and you are very brave to take that step.  This is a supportive community with many understanding and kind members. You are not alone. Feel free to look around and interact where you feel comfortable to. I am wishing you many steps forward as you move down this path of healing.

Mary

[Sobieski]

New here as well...trying to learn how to navigate this site and am a bit ignorant about my new laptop I recently purchased....