Hello everybody!

[Reika]

I discovered this forum on accident, truthfully, but I’m so glad I did. I’ve been struggling to come to terms with what has happened to me for years, and I want to be able to move on. I want to be able to love someone without flinching at their touch.

I’m so ready for this, because I know I can do it! Also, I took a picture of a really pretty bird today. 

[missfrier]

QDear reika

 

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 @Reika 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.  And great photo!

[Finchy]

Hello and welcome to AS, @Reika! I'm so glad you found your way here. It was a happy accident.  I'm sorry though for what you've experienced. I'm sorry you've been struggling. I hope that being here on AS will help you in your path to healing. You'll find a lot of really kind and supportive people here. I love the photo! That's a mourning dove, I believe! Wow, so pretty! ❤️ 

Take your time exploring the site. I wish you all the best.

-Finch

[Easiertorun]

I stumbled across this forum by accident as well. I haven't posted much because I have really bad anxiety.  I am on here reading everyday though. Trying to get the courage to share my story, but I think you'll find this place really helpful.  Everyone is very accepting.  Love the bird picture... its a Morning Dove ❤

[MeBeMary]

Hi Reika and welcome to our community.

I am very sorry for what you have been thru and all the struggles that comes with it. Being hurt is never fair or deserved. I am glad that you have found us and decided to join. Deciding to face what has happened and to receive the support your entitled too is a very big step. It's never easy, but I'm glad you made that first step.

Take your time and look around. Jump in when and where it is the most comfortable for you. There is never any pressure. 

I wish you the very best as you begin this path we call healing. 

Mary

[Poppy_]

Hi, @Reika - 

Welcome to After Silence! I hope you're finding everything okay  We are happy to have you here! 

Love your bird picture  If you need anything, let me know! 

Best,
Poppy

[Capulet]

Welcome to AS, @Reika!  Although the circumstances are not ideal, I'm glad you've found us.  I am hopeful you can begin to heal now that you are surrounded by others who can relate and understand what you're going through. 

Thank you for the lovely bird photo!   

Wishing you all the best,

- Cap