Hi, I'm new here.

[Nolongersilent2019]

As my title states I'm new here. I'm glad I found this forum, I've looked for a while for a place I could read others stories and share my own. 

[missfrier]

Dear nolongersilence

 

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!! 

 

 

 

 

[WannaMoveOn]

Hello @Nolongersilent2019, I am Wanna

Sounds like you've came to the right place, that is a way to wrap up what we do here. 

After Silence is a platform with a wide diversity of discussion and survivors. We are here to listen to you and offer a community. You can talk about anything here. The point is for you to never feel alone, find advice and sense constant support.

I am sincerely sorry for your reasons to be here. Please know that what happened to you, was not your fault. We believe you. Breaking the silence and opening up has a lot of effort behind it. You are being brave and strong. 

Feel free to browse this website a bit, have a look around. If you would have any questions, need advice or to vent/chat, us staff always has doors open. 

Hope to see you around, wishing my warmest welcomes!  

- Wanna ☀️

[snmls]

Hi @Nolongersilent2019

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 kind and caring community and we are all here to help each other heal. Sometimes talking and sharing with other survivors can be helpful. You are welcome to post on the forums whenever you feel comfortable. If you need any help navigating the site, feel free to reach out. Wishing you the best. 

[TaraO]

Hi, @Nolongersilent2019 and welcome. I am new here too. I’m sorry for whatever you’ve gone through. Sending good thoughts and prayers. 
 

Edited December 19, 2020 by TaraO

[8888]

Welcome @Nolongersilent2019 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. 

[Poppy_]

HI, @Nolongersilent2019 - 

Welcome to After Silence! I'm so happy you found a place where you don't feel alone. I am here any time you need me! I know you mentioned sharing your story, and I would like to let you know that there is a Share Your Story forum that will unlock once you've reached 10 posts and that's always a great place to share  

I wish you all the best,
Poppy